2019 Honda Odyssey: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel system · LA

My 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite started giving error code P219A and stalling randomly whenever the auto-idle stop feature was enabled. The vehicle stalling in traffic is obviously a safety issue but luckily was able to be restarted. The vehicle has stalled on multiple occasions. I researched this online and found a warranty extension on the fuel injectors for this issue under Service Bulletin 21-010. I brought the vehicle to the Honda dealer and they confirmed that the issue is the fuel injectors and is related to SB 21-010, but informed me that my particular VIN number is not included in the warranty extension and that I would have to front the money for the repairs. I called Honda Customer Service to complain about me having to cover this repair out of pocket when this is a known issue with this vehicle, but they were adamant that Honda would not cover any cost since my particular VIN was not under the warranty extension. I disagree with the way Honda is handling this issue and they should be the ones paying the bill for this poor workmanship and a known defect in their fleet.

Filed Nov 7, 2026 · Engine · CA

I am reporting a serious premature engine failure in my 2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L at approximately 88,000 miles. The vehicle has its original factory-installed engine and has been regularly maintained, including routine oil changes. While driving with my wife and young children, the vehicle experienced an engine stall and loss of power, creating a significant safety hazard. An unexpected loss of engine power while in traffic or at highway speeds puts the driver, passengers, and surrounding motorists at risk. Following the incident, a Honda dealership performed a diagnostic inspection and identified abnormal noise originating from the lower engine block, consistent with rod knock. Metal debris was also found in the engine oil, indicating significant internal engine damage. The dealership recommended engine block replacement, with an estimated repair cost of approximately $14,000. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to operate. Honda informed me that my VIN is not covered under the existing engine recall. However, I am aware of the federal safety agency Preliminary Evaluation PE25008, which investigates connecting rod bearing failures in certain Honda and Acura vehicles, including 2018–2020 Honda Odyssey models. Given my vehicle's model year, original engine, internal engine damage, and loss of power while driving, I believe this incident warrants investigation in connection with PE25008. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review this failure, determine whether it is related to the connecting rod bearing issues under investigation, and evaluate whether additional vehicles excluded from the existing recall may be affected by the same safety defect. I can provide dealership diagnostic findings, maintenance records, photographs, videos, and repair estimates.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

When I go from a dead stop, it 7/10 times has a long hesitation before going. Sometimes its up to 5 seconds of hesitation. I've almost been hit crossing oncoming traffic. I have mentioned it to the Honda mechanics who say they don't see it when testing. I'm always afraid it's going to stall. Also, sometimes when I let off of the gas it almost feels like a brake is being applied as I approach a stop. I've changed the transmission fluid and used gas additives to no avail. I see some models of odyssey had a recall for this but for some reason not mine.

Filed Sep 23, 2026 · Engine · KY

I am reporting a severe engine issue on my 2019 Honda Odyssey that matches the exact failure profile of the federal safety agency Recall 23V‑751 and the ongoing investigation PE25008 / RQ24-013. While driving, the vehicle randomly began experiencing a loud, progressive metallic knocking and ticking noise from the engine, sometimes it was a squeal, the engine stalled while in motion and wouldn't drive anymore. This presents a severe safety hazard, as an unexpected engine stall or failure while driving increases the risk of a crash. My VIN currently shows as "excluded" from Recall 23V‑751. However, given that this vehicle has the exact same 3.5L V6 engine and is exhibiting the textbook symptoms of premature connecting rod bearing wear and crankshaft-related failure, I request that the federal safety agency review this case to expand the recall parameters to include my vehicle batch.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

My name is [XXX], we bought a brand new 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite, we have had problems with this vehicle since day one. They have lied and covered up the issues with this vehicle starting with the infotainment center, transmission slippage, fuel pump and the front camera has been overheating giving us the message that it is overheating and all the lights come on. They have stalled us on these issues and now the extended warranty is up and we want something done about this. We have babied this vehicle the entire time since new and it seems like one problem after another, at this point we are very disappointed from the way we are being treated from Honda. The latest is the front sensor on the front mirror that pops up all the lights on the dash, no one seems to be able to duplicate the problem, now they are on all the time and conveniently the extra extended warranty we bought have since expired, there was a lot of recalls on this vehicle and no one ever seems to be able to send us the recall letters. We really thin the mirror sensor and the transmission are definitely safety issues especially when the mirror shuts all the safety off. The transmission shifts hard at times and we pray that Honda will step up to the plate and do the right thing and fix the other recall issues on this same vehicle as well. We have other Honda vehicles that we have not had any issues with, we just can't understand why we are being treated in this manner, we just want the vehicle fixed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Engine · WA

My wife was driving our young daughters and the vehicle had multiple warning lights come on. then several messages stated transmission drive unavailable. then the vehicle stopped moving and stalled in a busy street. it would re-start but was idling at 3000rpm. however it would not move from where it died. it had to be towed to the Honda dealer. It was a very dangerous situation because it went from a check engine light to a dead vehicle in 30 seconds. very unsafe!

Filed Aug 29, 2026 · Electrical · TX

Fuel Indicator started malfunctioning, even after filling completely did not show full tank. the gauge kept fluctuating around the mid tank range. Now suddenly the car stalled, went into neutral and had an emission system warning light on. I am seeing past recalls similar or related to this.

Filed Aug 4, 2026 · Engine · IL

The connecting rod bearings failed, resulting in engine damage. The failed bearings, crankshaft, and oil pan debris have been retained and are available for inspection on request. The vehicle developed a loud ticking noise from the engine. A Honda dealer initially diagnosed the noise as coming from the timing belt tensioner and replaced the timing belt and tensioner. The noise was unchanged after that repair. The dealer then traced the noise to the bottom end of the engine and performed a teardown on 07/16/2026, which confirmed connecting rod bearing failure with significant metallic debris throughout the oil pan. The dealer documented the failure with photographs. The engine is not driveable. The problem has therefore been confirmed by an authorized dealer through disassembly. The manufacturer has been notified but has not physically inspected the engine. There has been no police or insurance involvement. Warning symptoms: an audible ticking noise from the engine was the only symptom. No warning lamps, dashboard messages, or other indications appeared at any point before or during the failure. Safety: this failure mode is the subject of the federal safety agency Preliminary Evaluation PE25008, opened 08/20/2025, covering connecting rod bearing failures leading to complete engine failure in the 3.5L V6, including MY2018-2020 Odyssey. It is also the failure mode described in Recall 23V‑751, which states that engine failure may cause loss of motive power and increase the risk of crash and fire. My vehicle falls outside that recall's build range and the manufacturer has declined coverage on that basis. Had the bearing seized while driving rather than being found during shop diagnosis, the engine could have lost power or stalled without warning. This vehicle carries family passengers on highways. No crash, fire, or injury occurred.

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Airbags · NY

While driving at approximately 22–25 mph in rainy conditions, my vehicle hit a pothole, causing immediate spontaneous deployment of the side curtain and passenger-seat airbags. No vehicle crash occurred. An independent Bosch Event Data Recorder (EDR) extraction logged an 11 mph longitudinal delta-V and recorded 0 ms for all SRS airbag deployment commands, confirming a system malfunction/glitch. Honda Corporate opened a safety case but has stalled response efforts while the vehicle remains in an un-repaired, unsafe condition. No warning lamps, or lights or messages were present before the incident.

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

​While driving my 2019 Honda Odyssey at highway speeds on the 60 freeway, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total engine failure/stall without prior warning. I had all my kids in the car as well. CHP advised to call Honda The sudden stalling resulted in an immediate loss of engine power, creating an unsafe scenario on a high-speed freeway. I was forced to navigate the vehicle across traffic lanes to pull over onto the shoulder safely.

Filed Jul 12, 2026 · OR

-Front multipurpose camera internal failure. Apparently this is a known cause which creates a "christmas tree" of warning lights: lane keeping assist problem, adaptive cruise control problem, auto high beam problem, road departure mitigation system problem and collision mitigation assist problem. There is a class action lawsuit on this. - safety was at risk as I have 3 kids and I was worried that it was going to stall. I spent couple days going to the dealership and autozone trying to solve whether it was the battery, accelerator, or the camera and spent 125 dollars to assess the problem - problem has been reproduced my dealership. Just had it repaired - no other warning lights were present before this problem.

Filed Jul 4, 2026 · Engine · TX

My 2019 Honda Odyssey stalled at a red light, then had an extended crank/no-start. It later hesitated and almost stalled while driving around 40 mph, and stalled again when I got home. The dash showed Emissions System Problem along with VSA, EPS, Brake System, Brake Hold, Hill Start Assist, and Road Departure warnings. Please check open recalls, especially the fuel pump recall, scan all stored and pending codes, test battery and alternator, and check fuel pressure and fuel pressure leak-down.