2025 Honda Odyssey · symptom sheet
Auto start-stop will not restart the engine
- 53owner reports
- 16,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
296 of the 388 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 53 of those describe auto start-stop failure.
Tick what matches of 53 reports
Auto start-stop failure on other Odyssey years
No other Odyssey model year has enough reports of auto start-stop failure for a sheet of its own. See every Odyssey year.
What this problem usually is
Start-stop complaints describe one moment: the engine shuts off at a light, as designed, and then doesn't come back when the driver lifts off the brake. Owners report sitting in traffic with a dead engine, having to shift to park and restart by hand, and dealers who find nothing wrong on the first visit. It usually happens more than once before anyone files.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (21 reports) and the starter (14 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the electrical system covers the 2025 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Odyssey
Engine failure. Open.
No restart after auto start/stop engages. Open.
Engine failure. Closed aug 20, 2025.
Ignition interlock failure - rollaway. Closed jan 14, 2013, led to recall 12V-573.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 11,000 and 23,000 miles, from the 15 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The car's auto start stop shut off and did not restart. It took over a minute at a stop light of a busy intersection to get the car to restart. This has occurred multiple times now.”
Filed Sep 28, 2026
“Vehicle has auto start/stop and when shutting down at a stop will fail to start back up. Have to shut vehicle down completely and then try to start back up.”
Filed Jun 6, 2026
“Engine start/stop feature is not working properly and it nearly caused a few accidents. I am getting rid of this car and going to purchase a Toyota Sienna. Android Auto doesn't work either which is a known issue as well and it is a basic safety feature to keep driver's attention on the road and not on their phones.”
Filed Jun 4, 2026
“Auto Idle Stop (AIS) system fail to restart: The engine fails to restart on its own after a complete stop at a traffic light or intersection with the Auto Start/Stop function engaged, putting the driver in dangerous and panic situation.”
Filed Jun 2, 2026
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 53 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 149 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 78 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 31 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 reports