2022 Honda Odyssey
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Body styles
- Minivan
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 7–8
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 19 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- 205.1 in
- Curb weight
- 4,548 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Seats up to 83 rows of seating.
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 22 MPG combined, 14% below the 2022 minivan average of 25.7 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Honda Odyssey is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 205 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,548 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), 14% worse than the 2022 minivan average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2022
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 Odyssey — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Odyssey →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Lincoln, Alabama
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2022 Odyssey configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan | 205.1 in | 78.7 in | 68.1 in | 118.1 in | 66.9 / 67.3 in | 4,548 lb | 55/45 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | -14% | $3,050 | 394 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 13.6% |


Similar 2022 minivans
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Honda Odyssey (this car) | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2022 Toyota Sienna | 36 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2022 Kia Carnival | 22 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2022 Chrysler Voyager | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
Recalls (9)
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software · Apr 9, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V227000 · 440,830 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
- Problem
- Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · Feb 1, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 750,114 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Jun 15, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · 1,209,673 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior · Mar 16, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · 339,404 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
Tires › Sidewall · Sep 29, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V768000 · 181 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles equipped with Bridgestone tires. The affected vehicles may have a tire that contains a pinhole, causing a slow air leak. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
- Risk
- A slow air leak can affect tire performance, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tire if a pinhole is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HBL.
Seats · Jun 7, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V432000 · 649 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles. The second-row outboard seats may have deformed seat rail locking mechanisms, which could prevent the seat rails from locking into place.
- Risk
- A seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both second-row outboard seat frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YBE.
Not every 2022 Honda Odyssey is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Honda Odyssey buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 36 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 25 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Engine — 15 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 36,800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Odyssey. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Odyssey years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Odyssey | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 57 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 438 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 121 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 105 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 147 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 22 | 203.9 in | ★★★★★ | 14 | 490 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 22 | 203.9 in | ★★★★★ | 20 | 995 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 22 | 203.9 in | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1,009 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 22 | 202.8 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 39 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 22 | 202.8 in | Not rated | 6 | 271 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 22 | 202.8 in | Not rated | 6 | 203 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →