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Buying a used 2021 Honda Odyssey? Check these 8 recalls first
Most of this year's list is airbag and camera related: two seat sensor recalls, side airbags that may deploy without a crash, and a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, plus medium recalls for side mirror glass falling off and rearview camera failure. Two recalls apply only to modified vans — the critical Braun fuel leak and fire risk and wheelchair restraints that may not lock. Of 140 unverified NHTSA complaints, electrical (53) and engine (26) lead.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether this van is a Braun or wheelchair-accessible conversion, which adds two recalls.
- Test the rearview camera across several restarts and confirm both side mirror glasses are secure.
- Confirm the fuel pump and both seat sensor recalls are closed on this VIN.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Honda Odyssey
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Braun-modified Honda Odyssey may leak fuel and burn | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Wheelchair van restraints may not lock in Odyssey, Pacifica, Sienna | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | high |
| Honda Odyssey side airbags may deploy without a crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda SUVs and vans: side mirror glass can fall off | Visibility | medium |
| Honda Odyssey, Pilot and Passport rearview camera may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
140 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 53 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 28 | None found |
| Engine | 26 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 16 | Yes |
| Structure | 10 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 7 | Yes |