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2026 Honda Odyssey: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2026 Honda Odyssey gets 22 miles per gallon combined.

How the Odyssey ranks in its class

In the Minivan - 2WD class for 2026, the Odyssey ranks 4th (tied with 1 other) of 5 for combined mileage (22 mpg), 3rd (tied with 2 others) of 5 for yearly fuel cost ($2,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 4th of 5 for tailpipe CO2 (395 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 30 mpg, costs $2,850 a year and puts out 275 grams per mile.

Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 148 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Odyssey's best version, 18 other models get the same and 68 get less. The 2026 Odyssey's cheapest version costs $2,850 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 104 cost less, 17 the same and 104 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 4 of 5)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
22026 Kia Carnival2026 Carnival Hybrid32$1,950275
32026 Chrysler Pacifica2026 Pacifica Hybrid30$2,850119
42026 Chrysler Voyager2026 Voyager22$2,850401
42026 Honda OdysseyThis car2026 Odyssey22$2,850395

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.

$2,727 a year

2026 Odyssey, 6-cyl 3.5 L: 19 mpg city, 28 highway, 22 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Odyssey version is $2,850 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).

22miles per gallon, combined
$0.18fuel cost per mile
682gallons a year
$13,636fuel cost over 5 years

Compare with a rival

The 3 nearest rivals in the Minivan - 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.

2026 Honda Odyssey
22
mpg combined
$2,727
fuel a year
2026 Chrysler Voyager
22
mpg combined
$2,727
fuel a year

Both cost the same to fuel.

Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.

The Odyssey against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2026Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the Odyssey (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the OdysseySide by side
2026 Chrysler Voyager2026 Voyager22 mpg$2,850same figuresame-
2026 Chrysler Pacifica2026 Pacifica Hybrid30 mpg-8 higher--
2026 Kia Carnival2026 Carnival Hybrid32 mpg$1,95010 higher$900 less a yearCompare

Every version of the 2026 Honda Odyssey

EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2026 Odyssey6-cyl 3.5 LAutomatic (S10)Front-wheel192822$2,850395cheapest

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Odyssey puts out 395 grams per mile.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Odyssey: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the Odyssey gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.

Model yearBest gas versionVersions testedAgainst 2026
201622 mpg
1same as 2026
201722 mpg
1same as 2026
201822 mpg
2same as 2026
201922 mpg
2same as 2026
202022 mpg
1same as 2026
202122 mpg
1same as 2026
202222 mpg
1same as 2026
202322 mpg
1same as 2026
202422 mpg
1same as 2026
202522 mpg
1same as 2026
2026This page22 mpg
1this page

Compared with the 2025 model: 1 version was tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).

Version in 202620262025Change
2026 Odyssey, 6-cyl 3.5 L22 mpg22 mpgno change

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2026

Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2026 HONDA ODYSSEY PV N/A FWD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 65 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations.

Owner complaints, 2026

65 complaints for the 2026 Honda Odyssey are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Part named in the reportsReports
Engine28
Electrical System23
Unknown Or Other21
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Service Brakes6

2 of the 65 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Safety recalls

2 recalls are on file for the 2026 Honda Odyssey at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger

Reported 22 May 2026, campaign 26V332000

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 ...

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.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:

Reported 18 Dec 2025, campaign 25V877000

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.

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.

More Minivan - 2WD for 2026

Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Odyssey itself is at 22 mpg.

Other Honda models of 2026

More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2026 Honda Odyssey gets the best mileage?

The 2026 Odyssey with 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway).

How much does a 2026 Honda Odyssey cost to fuel for a year?

The 2026 Honda Odyssey costs between $2,850 and $2,850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

How does the 2026 Honda Odyssey rank among 2026 Minivan - 2WD models?

The 2026 Honda Odyssey is 4th of 5 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Sienna at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 30 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Chrysler Voyager at 22 mpg.

Did the Odyssey change from 2025 to 2026?

The 2025 model had 1 tested version and the 2026 model has 1. The best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).

How did the 2026 Honda Odyssey do in crash tests?

In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA ODYSSEY PV N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4.

Do owners complain about the 2026 Honda Odyssey?

65 complaints for the 2026 Honda Odyssey are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (28 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2026 Honda Odyssey have recalls?

The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Honda Odyssey (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2026 Honda Odyssey: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.

Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Honda Odyssey: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda Odyssey: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda Odyssey: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda Odyssey: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.