2019 Honda Odyssey Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 997 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2019 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 997 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Water keeps leaking in the trunk. Everytime it rains there is a puddle in the trunk. This has happened well over 15 times and american Honda has not acknowledged this being as recall. This issue has been all over the forum and reddit as well. I am not the first one that has faced this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11396844, filed 2021-02, 40,000 miles“1. 2nd row driver and passenger seats do not lock into place when folded forward, creating a free flying seat when driving/in motion and an entrapment issue when parked for 3rd row passengers attempting to exit the 3rd row. This is specially dangerous on a hill. My 3 year old has been hit and injured by the seat on a several occasions. 2. Engine lurches and stalls while in motion. Stalling causes potential risk for accident. 3. Driver and passenger sliding door will not open on occasion. This means getting 2nd and 3rd row passengers out of trunk or climbing through to driver/passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11128535, filed 2018-09, 300 miles“Vehicle bought certified pre owned in April 2024 with Honda 182-Point checklist completed. In November 2025 owner experienced the second row driver side sear shifting forward and back approximately an inch easily while seemingly locked into place. Took vehicle to local Honda dealership for diagnosis. They said the LEFT MIDDLE SEAT FRAME has failed and the estimate for replacement is $2350.93. Could not get a definite straight answer as to the safety of this seat for our children.”
NHTSA complaint #11702086, filed 2025-11“Struck a 100lb dog going between 45-48 mph. Knee airbags deployed but steering wheel and dash did not. Driver and front passenger buckles locked in wreck. Driver side back and middle row seatbelts did not lock with passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #11436615, filed 2021-10“Vehicle: 2019 Honda Odyssey Issue: Unintended airbag deployment consistent with Honda Recall UNW (SRS Control Unit Calibration Defect) Incident Type: Safety defect – airbags deployed without collision Location & Date: Highway 131, outside of Kalamazoo, MI - travel – normal road conditions on July 6, 2026 Insurance Outcome: Denied due to manufacturer defect, will only cover minor wheel damage While driving my 2019 Honda Odyssey on the highway, the vehicle hit a pot hole in the main lane and multiple airbags deployed without any collision, impact, or hazardous event. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750385, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 10198684Jun 30, 2021Service Bulletin - There is a whining, squeak, or squeal type noise coming from the driver's seat frame when adjusting the seat.
- 10194966May 28, 2021Service Bulletin - There is a whining, squeak, or squeal type noise coming from the driver's seat frame when adjusting the seat.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 26 | 10% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda Odyssey
240 complaintsElectrical system
223 complaintsFuel system
190 complaintsLane departure
170 complaintsOther or unknown
145 complaintsEngine
135 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
128 complaintsVehicle speed control
67 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology