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severe Owners of the 2019 Honda Odyssey have filed 17 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Odyssey | 4 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 5 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 19 |
| 2019 Odyssey (this page) | 17 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 11 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 7 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 3 |
All 2 active brakes recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
These 16 complaints describe persistent brake issues across different driving conditions. The most common complaint is phantom braking—the automatic emergency system activating without hazards present. Owners report 20+ false braking events over extended periods, requiring manual disengagement each trip. Steering wheel vibration and severe shaking appear during extended downhill driving with heavy loads and during normal braking. One owner replaced brakes and rotors three times with no improvement.
Owners also report catastrophic brake failures: one driver experienced complete brake unresponsiveness on a 20-30 degree slope, and another had brakes lock during an emergency stop. A front brake caliper overheated and cracked within 12,000 miles of service. Three separate owners mention ADAS camera failures rendering adaptive cruise, lane-keeping, and collision warning systems inoperable. Several owners report false crash warnings triggered by sun glare.
Multiple owners note dealerships denied warranty coverage, claimed issues aren't problems, or demanded $2,500 system replacement for what they diagnosed as a software fault. Dealers repeatedly stated issues are not recalls despite owner assertions of widespread complaints on 2018-2022 Honda models.
Same Honda Odyssey brakes reports on nearby years: 2018 · 2020
Front brakes vibrate and shake heavily when applied repeatedly on long downhill descents, especially at 6% or steeper grades. Vibration is felt in steering wheel and front of van. Occurs only under sustained downhill braking with heavy passenger/cargo load.
When: 23,000 miles; long downhill descents with frequent braking
Symptoms owners cite: vibration in steering wheel; shake in frontal area of van; vibration increases with sustained downhill braking; occurs with heavy load (8 passengers plus baggage)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer stated not covered by warranty or recall; owner had to manage by releasing brakes intermittently to cool them
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda dealer (Loma Linda) denied warranty coverage and recall applicability despite owner's complaint
On a side street sloped 20-30 degrees downward, brakes did not stop van. Brake pedal was pressed hard to floor but vehicle did not slow adequately. Nearly resulted in collision.
When: Low speed, recent incident at restaurant parking lot
Symptoms owners cite: brake pedal unresponsive; brake pedal pushed to floor with no effect; vehicle would not decelerate
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall available; dealer interaction pending at time of complaint
Front-facing monocular camera failed, rendering ADAS inoperable. Loss of adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance.
When: Approximately 50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: ADAS systems inoperable; camera malfunction; loss of adaptive cruise; loss of automatic emergency braking; loss of collision and lane warnings
Repairs/costs cited: Camera system replacement required
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Reported as common complaint among 2018-2022 Honda models per owner
ABS warning light illuminated along with multiple unknown warning lights. Diagnosis revealed failed camera system requiring replacement and software update.
When: 87,395 miles
Symptoms owners cite: ABS warning light; multiple unknown warning lights
Repairs/costs cited: Camera system replacement and software update needed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not reported to manufacturer at time of complaint
Front left brake disc cracked with caliper showing blue discoloration indicating extreme heat. Failure occurred within 12,000 miles of previous brake service.
When: 12,000 miles after brake service
Symptoms owners cite: cracked brake disc; overheated caliper (blue discoloration)
Repairs/costs cited: New brakes installed 12,000 miles prior; front left brake and caliper failed
Automatic braking system triggered false crash warnings when heading into sun at 40 mph on empty rural road. Four incidents in three months. System flashed crash warning with no actual hazards present.
When: Multiple incidents over 3 months; 40 mph driving conditions
Symptoms owners cite: false crash warning on display; phantom braking triggered; warning light flashing
Repairs/costs cited: Moving steering wheel slightly clears warning; system must be disengaged manually each startup
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Santa Fe Honda dealer (10/23/2019) acknowledged issue occurs but claimed not dangerous if steering wheel moved
Vehicle suddenly experienced phantom braking and decelerated from 70 mph to 60 mph with no operator input. Excessive tapping of brakes was required to stop the unwanted deceleration.
When: 31,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: sudden deceleration without input; vehicle braked unexpectedly; uncontrolled deceleration event
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired at time of complaint
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer unable to diagnose; manufacturer not notified
All ADAS-related warning symbols illuminated simultaneously with no weather, snow, or accident trigger. Dealership diagnosed software issue but demanded $2,500 for entire system replacement instead of software fix.
When: No mileage specified; sudden onset
Symptoms owners cite: all ADAS symbols illuminated simultaneously; multiple warning lights
Repairs/costs cited: Complete system replacement quoted at $2,500
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda dealer claimed software issue but refused warranty coverage; owner noted similar issue across 2019+ models
Automatic braking activated over 20 times unnecessarily, typically during uphill turns or when preceding vehicle slows without requiring braking. Multiple near-miss rear-end collision incidents. System requires manual disengagement each trip.
When: Recurrent over extended period
Symptoms owners cite: unexpected automatic braking; braking when not needed; sudden vehicle deceleration; false activation on hills and curves
Repairs/costs cited: System must be manually disabled each startup; no permanent fix found
Brakes locked when driver had to stop abruptly behind vehicle in front that started then stopped. Brake pedal could not be released by normal pressure; required forceful pumping to release. Created hazardous situation with oncoming traffic.
When: No mileage specified; urban highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: brake lockup; pedal unresponsive to normal pressure; inability to release brakes
Repairs/costs cited: Required forceful pumping of brake pedal to release
Vehicle shakes severely when braking hard or on hills. Persistent issue since 10,000 miles. Brakes and rotors replaced three times but shaking continues. Suspected ABS or electronic brake system fault.
When: Starting at 10,000 miles; dealer visit at 12,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: severe vehicle shake when braking; shaking on hills; shaking during hard braking
Repairs/costs cited: Brakes and rotors replaced three times; problem persists. Suspected ABS or electronic brake issue
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer service performed but issue not resolved
Vehicle shakes when applying brakes, accompanied by premature front tire wear and engine bucking during gear changes. Car has only 14,000 miles. Honda dealer claims no fault without engine light.
When: 14,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: shaking when applying brakes; premature front tire wear; engine bucking during gear changes
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda dealer inspected twice, claims no fault without engine light illumination
While driving at 25 mph, steering wheel shook and dash displayed 'BRAKE' warning in black text on orange background. Vehicle braked on its own with nearest car 75 feet away, no hazard present.
When: No mileage specified; 25 mph driving speed
Symptoms owners cite: phantom braking activation; steering wheel shake; dashboard brake warning
New Odyssey with minimal mileage exhibits grinding noise from brakes and inability to come to full stop in normal time and distance. Issue present very early in vehicle life.
When: 3,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: grinding noise from brakes; extended stopping distance; inability to stop in normal time
Approximately five warning lights illuminated simultaneously, rendering vehicle unsafe to drive.
When: No mileage or timing specified
Symptoms owners cite: multiple simultaneous warning lights
Brake hold feature releases automatically without driver pressing accelerator pedal, unexpectedly allowing vehicle to move.
When: No mileage or timing specified
Symptoms owners cite: automatic brake hold release; unintended vehicle movement
Synthesized from 17 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Based on the 17 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 33,056 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.