# Honda Odyssey traction control light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 13 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (5) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 13 owner complaints about the traction control light on the Honda Odyssey (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (5). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. ## Honda Odyssey traction control light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the traction control light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 3 | 207 | 1% | | 2016 | 5 | 271 | 2% | | 2018 | 1 | 1012 | 0% | | 2019 | 1 | 998 | 0% | | 2020 | 2 | 492 | 0% | | 2021 | 1 | 147 | 1% | 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. ## Is there a recall for the Honda Odyssey traction control light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Honda Odyssey has 33 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Honda Odyssey page](/vehicles/honda-odyssey) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Honda Odyssey owners report - "When it fails, all of the safety systems report errors - air bags, ABS brakes, high beams, traction control, blind spot detection, parking sensors, etc. Additionally, the power sliding passenger doors and tailgate will not open, even manually. I have taken it into Honda dealerships on 3 separate occasions. On..." -- owner of a 2021 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2022 - "I believe the forward facing camera is having electrical issues which is causing the vehicle not to engage lane departure, traction control, Lane keeping assistance, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, AC intermittently blowing warm and cold. There are four or five lights on the dash about this." -- owner of a 2020 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2026 - "With the Brake System and VSA warnings active, the anti-lock braking system and vehicle stability control may not be functioning properly. This puts me and other drivers at risk, especially in emergency braking situations and on slippery roads. This pattern of multiple safety warnings appearing immediately after..." -- owner of a 2019 Honda Odyssey, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the traction control light means A flashing traction control light is normal: it means the system is cutting power or braking a wheel to stop it from spinning on a slippery surface. A light that stays on means traction or stability control is turned off or has a fault, often a wheel speed sensor that also triggers the ABS light. The car drives normally, but it is easier to skid. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **System switched off** (common) 2. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (common) 3. **Engine fault disabling the system** (common) 4. **Steering angle sensor needs calibration** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Traction control light](/warning-lights/traction-control). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Odyssey traction control light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Honda Odyssey years have the most traction control light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2020 Odyssey model years have the most complaints mentioning the traction control light, with 5 for 2016. 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 traction control light on? Drive to a shop this week. Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. Slow down in rain, snow or ice, and get it checked soon if the ABS or red brake light is also on. ### 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 - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-odyssey): 9 complaints - [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 on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ram-1500): 372 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-silverado): 337 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-wrangler): 247 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/gmc-sierra): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-traverse): 133 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-grand-cherokee): 132 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-colorado): 128 complaints - [Chevrolet Malibu](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-malibu): 110 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-cherokee): 92 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-explorer): 81 complaints ## Honda Odyssey - [Honda Odyssey specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-odyssey) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-odyssey Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.