2001 Honda Odyssey recalls and problems

The 2001 Honda Odyssey has 1 safety recall and 619 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

619

Crashes / fires

17 / 4

Injuries / deaths

56 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Honda Odyssey vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Honda Odyssey recalls

Recall 20V-027: Air Bags

Reported Jan 17, 2020 · 875,966 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

2001 Honda Odyssey problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	337
Structure	64
Suspension	51
Air Bags	43
Latches/Locks/Linkages	33
Engine and Engine Cooling	30
Electrical System	23
Vehicle Speed Control	17
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	16
Unknown or Other	14
Seat Belts	14
Fuel System, Gasoline	12

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 191
Structure › Body › Door — 46
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 24
Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 22
Suspension › Front — 21
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
Structure › Body — 6
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 5

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Honda Odyssey complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Feb 28, 2026

My driver seat belt keeps unlatching . It happens to often. I know there was a previous recall for it but everytime I look it up it doesnât show on the website. I previously reported here I think last year. Also when shows as an error on the obd reader. As a failing seat belt system recall. My insurance company shows the driver air bag is recalled but again when I look it up here . You list no information about these recalls and itâs scary since both are critical.

Seat Belts · reported Mar 9, 2025

Driver seat belt keeps releasing by itself. I put on my seat belt and then it pops open. I havenât been in any accidents but itâs scares me that it can just release easily therefore no providing me with any protection. I have not taking it in to be reviewed but it has happened multiple times

Air Bags · reported Mar 17, 2023

The contact owned a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, she was blinded by sun glare and crashed into the back of a maintenance trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact had sustained a mild head injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 20V027000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Suspension · at 164,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2021

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the passengerâs side of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passengerâs side front and rear wheel bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the driverâs side while driving. The contact also stated while driving, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond causing a 3-feet stopping distance delay.…

Air Bags · reported Oct 14, 2020

On the month of march 2020, american honda motor send a letter of recall regarding airbag, and I make an schedule aug 04'20 and they told me they don't have the available parts so it was canceled, but as of oct. 14' 20 I did not receive any letter for the recall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Honda Odyssey: 20V-027 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda Odyssey?

Owners report power train problems most often (337 reports), followed by structure (64). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.