2021 Honda Odyssey LX
VIN: 5FNRL6H25MB007542 | 2021 | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | LINCOLN, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA)
2021 Honda Odyssey LX — 3.5L 6 Cyl, 4x2, Automatic. Minivan.
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61/100
Safety & Recall Score: Fair
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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
⚠ 8 recall campaigns (high)
⚠ 147 owner complaints
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VIN Decoded
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- Type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Body: Minivan
- Plant: LINCOLN, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
8 Recall Campaigns- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda...
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021...
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023...
Owner Complaints
147 filed with NHTSA- The driver sliding door would not close and would...
- Both rear coil springs rusted completely through and failed...
Fuel Economy
22 MPG Combined- City: 19 MPG
- Hwy: 28 MPG
- Combined: 22 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
5FNRL6H25MB007542
Model Year
2021
Make
Honda
Model
Odyssey
Trim
LX
Body Style
Minivan
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seat Rows
3
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3.5L 6 Cyl
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Plant Location
LINCOLN, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES (USA)
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — WMI Region
5 → United States
Position 2 — Manufacturer
F → American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
N → MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
RL6H2 → Odyssey LX
Position 9 — Check Digit
5 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
M → 2021
Position 11 — Plant Code
B → LINCOLN, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Positions 12–17 — Serial
007542 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Engine Model
J35Y7
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
Cylinders
6 Cyl
Displacement
3.5 L
Displacement CC
3500.0
Displacement CI
213.58310433156
Engine Config
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
4
Horsepower
280 hp
Valve Train
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Cooling System
Water
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
10
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Combined MPG
22 MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
Hwy MPG
28 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,900
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$14,500
GHG Score
4/10
CO₂ Emissions
394 g/mi
Barrels/Year
13.52
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Included
ESC
Included
Traction Control
Included
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn
Included
Lane Departure Warning
Included
Lane Keep System
Included
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Intervention
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Cruise Control
Included
Parking Assist
Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support
Included
Pedestrian AEB
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Auto Braking
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto Reverse System
Included
Daytime Running Lights
Included
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition
Included
Auto High Beams
Included
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Knee Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Pretensioner
Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight
4,603 lbs
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Doors
5
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Axles
2
Drive Type
4x2
Wheels & Tires
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Manufacturer ID
988
Make ID
474
Model ID
1869
Plant City
LINCOLN
Plant State
ALABAMA
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Vehicle Descriptor
5FNRL6H2*MB
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
8
Recall Status
Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns
8 recall campaigns identified
VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Honda dealer.
ABS
Included
ESC
Included
Traction Control
Included
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Estimated Market Value
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Market estimate
$11,600–$16,700
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Safety Ratings
Overall Rating
5 Stars
Front Crash Rating
5 Stars
Side Crash Rating
5 Stars
Rollover Risk
4 Stars
Safety Recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of...
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles...
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer...
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As...
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were...
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura...
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid,...
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at...
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
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. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer...
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification...
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018,...
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
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Finance & Cost Estimates
🔧 Service & Parts for this 2021 Honda Odyssey
$1,660/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$8,300
Maintenance (5yr)
$7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$14,500
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$7,515
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Owner Complaints
The driver sliding door would not close and would...
The driver sliding door would not close and would sometimes reverse direction. Eventually, it failed completely and would not close. Dealership repair involved the rear door latch and...
Both rear coil springs rusted completely through and failed...
Both rear coil springs rusted completely through and failed at approximately 57,876 miles on this 2021 Honda Odyssey. This is a premature failure of a primary suspension safety...
Discovered rear driver side spring fractured during oil change...
Discovered rear driver side spring fractured during oil change with routine use of the vehicle below 50k miles. Read that these are seen frequently in 2018-2022 models. Thought...
The infotainment screen had a recall that has not...
The infotainment screen had a recall that has not been properly fixed so that my rearview camera does not work for backing up.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact...
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the radio displayed a blank screen. In addition, the contact stated that while...
Auto start stop not restarting while stopped at intersection....
Auto start stop not restarting while stopped at intersection. Needed to manually turn car off and back to restart.
After the MOST/FAKRA recall (NHTSA 23V-431) was completed, the...
After the MOST/FAKRA recall (NHTSA 23V-431) was completed, the center display showed a MOST bus/network loss message, then the infotainment system went dead and will not power on....
Two intermittent problems began about one year ago at...
Two intermittent problems began about one year ago at approximately 43,000 miles (current mileage approximately 48,000): 1) Rearview (backup) camera intermittently fails. When shifting into reverse, the display...
Showing 8 of 147 complaints. View all on NHTSA →
Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 5,000 mi
Honda recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Current
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Soon
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Soon
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Current
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 2021 HONDA Odyssey based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
Now
$14,200
+1 yr
$12,500
-12%
+2 yr
$11,100
-22%
+3 yr
$9,700
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$1,660/yr
21%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
19%
Fuel/Energy
$2,900/yr
37%
Depreciation
$1,503/yr
19%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$7,813/yr
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
8.7
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Rank #4 overall
22 issues / 100 vehicles
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Jan 14, 2021
Mar 16, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
Feb 2, 2024
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 18, 2025
Oct 4, 2026
May 22, 2026
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Front Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Rear Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Consider winter tires if driving in snow or ice regions
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Honda Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
Has likely ended
Powertrain
5yr/60k
May still be covered
Corrosion / Rust
5yr/unlimited
May still be covered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 5FNRL6H25MB007542 decode to?
VIN 5FNRL6H25MB007542 decodes to a 2021 HONDA Odyssey LX, assembled in LINCOLN, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA).
How many recalls does this 2021 HONDA Odyssey have?
NHTSA shows 8 recall campaigns associated with the 2021 HONDA Odyssey. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a HONDA dealer with this VIN to check.
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A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a HONDA dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2021 HONDA Odyssey?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2021 HONDA Odyssey LX is estimated at $11,600–$16,700. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2021 HONDA Odyssey gets approximately 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $2,900.
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