# Honda Odyssey aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 9 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (3) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 9 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Honda Odyssey (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (3). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Honda Odyssey aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 3 | 207 | 1% | | 2016 | 2 | 271 | 1% | | 2019 | 3 | 998 | 0% | | 2020 | 1 | 492 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Honda Odyssey recalls related to the aBS warning light **[19V213000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V213000)** (2018-2019 models, reported 2019-03-20): 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. **Remedy:** Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Honda Odyssey owners report - "Additionally, the Collision Mitigation Braking System, battery, and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated after the brake pads were recently replaced, and the ADAS calibration was not performed. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer, who informed the contact that the..." -- owner of a 2020 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2026 - "Additionally, the initial scan by the auto body shop had many alerts come up but the ones I would like to highlight are abs - ecm failure and integrated driver support system - brake actuator malfunction, attaching that scan too." -- owner of a 2019 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2019 - "On February 5, 2023, again while driving my family on a major highway, the flashing check engine light was triggered along with the antilock braking system, lane departure warning and front collision warning, along with a display message of front 'FCW system failed'. Upon checking the oil level, which was fine, I..." -- owner of a 2016 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2023 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Odyssey abs light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (19V213000) covering 2018-2019 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda Odyssey years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2019 Odyssey model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 3 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda Odyssey with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Honda Odyssey has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Honda Odyssey warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-odyssey): 29 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/honda-odyssey): 45 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-odyssey): 176 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-odyssey): 198 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-odyssey): 42 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-odyssey): 44 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-odyssey): 13 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints ## Honda Odyssey - [Honda Odyssey specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-odyssey) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-odyssey Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.