2025 Honda Odyssey fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 5, 2026VAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am experiencing a serious and recurring safety issue involving the engine unexpectedly completely shutting off while the vehicle is being driven and separately, the engine intermittently failing to start after the vehicle has been parked. 1.The engine unexpectedly and spontaneously shuts off when the vehicle is stopped or slowing down, including at stop signs, traffic lights, and during traffic slowdowns. These events occur without warning or notice, and the vehicle does…

   NHTSA complaint #11762365 · source
2. Filed Aug 29, 2026OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Engine failed to restart after turning off at idle at a stop. When releasing the brake the engine tried to turn on but stalled out. It is available for inspection upon request. No major safety concern, traffic behind the vehicle was prohibited from moving until the vehicle could be restarted. The failure has not been reproduced by a dealer or service center, or inspected by anyone else. There were no warning lights but after the failure a message displayed saying “To…

   NHTSA complaint #11760646 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 2026MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My van will stall at red-lights. It started three weeks ago. The car is a year and a half old. The auto- idle stop system is activated. We stop at a red light. Car stops. When we go to start car dings and thankfully has started 3 times. This time, the car made a ding and did not re-start. I was stuck at a now green light and couldn't move. The dash flashed hit the brake to re-start. I did numerous times. I couldn't get the car to switch to park or drive. I tried switching…

   NHTSA complaint #11760051 · source
4. Filed Aug 22, 2026AZFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   5 times since July 2026 the vehicle 2025 Honda Odyssey fills with the smell of gas. The smell fills the entire garage. After the 4th incident, it was brought to the dealership on 8/18/2026, however they were unable to reproduce the issue smell. They stated the EVAP system was function and at the time there were no obvious leaks. Despite it being a known issue, there are no recall or repairs per the dealership. They stated that Honda is apparently aware and are…

   NHTSA complaint #11758800 · source
5. Filed Aug 21, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car, 2025 Honda Odyssey intermittently develops a raw gasoline odor inside the passenger compartment, particularly when traveling over bumps/rough pavement. Honda dealer inspected the vehicle and could not identify a leak or reproduce the problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11758548 · source
6. Filed Aug 17, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   While at a stop light on a major road, the vehicles auto start stop engaged. Upon the light turning green, I released the brake and vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle put itself into park and flashed a warning message "problem detected....." . I pressed the start button, and at first the vehicle failed to start, making a clicking sound, consistent with a dead battery or starter. I had to press the start button 4 times before the vehicle restarted and I could proceed. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11757358 · source
7. Filed Jul 17, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My vehicle has experienced repeated unexpected engine shutdown/no-start events, creating a significant safety hazard. The engine has unexpectedly shut off or failed to restart while stopped in traffic and while entering traffic, resulting in a sudden loss of propulsion. On one occasion, the vehicle would not restart for approximately one minute. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Honda dealership, and the starter was replaced under warranty in July 2025. The repair…

   NHTSA complaint #11751052 · source
8. Filed Jul 5, 2026CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Power loss when idle; it fails to restart normally, and then the car stalls for several minutes. It happens frequently despite the van being less than 2 years old (at least 3x weekly)

   NHTSA complaint #11748345 · source
9. Filed Jun 24, 2026KYElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Our 2025 Honda Odyssey has now experienced three failures for the same defect, including two starter replacements within two weeks, without resolution. The most recent repair, overseen by Honda Tech Line, happened after the vehicle died June 2 while in traffic and it had to be towed to the local dealership using our insurance. On June 15 the vehicle died again, just five days after I picked it up with assurance that this issue was resolved, and it is was towed back to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11746246 · source
10. Filed May 8, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The idle stop system frequently fails to restart the car after shutting down the engine at a stop light. In some cases the car is difficult to restart using the starter button. In other instances the car restarts and then dangerously lurches forward.

    NHTSA complaint #11736555 · source
11. Filed Apr 2, 2026OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The Auto Idle Stop system on my 2025 Honda Odyssey fails to restart the engine when the brake pedal is released quickly after a full stop. When this occurs, the vehicle stalls completely in traffic and must be manually restarted by the driver. This has happened multiple times and is reproducible. The failed component is the Auto Idle Stop/engine restart system. The vehicle is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others has been put at risk multiple times…

    NHTSA complaint #11728735 · source
12. Filed Mar 22, 2026NVElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    My 2025 Honda Odyssey has failed multiple times in the middle of the road when coming to a complete stop. Auto idle engages and when I try to press the gas the car malfunctions. I have to turn off the car and turn it back on again for it to start. Also at times the interior of the car will start to smell like gas.

    NHTSA complaint #11726229 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology