Model year record

2011 Honda Odyssey

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 304 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V725000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
806,936
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-17
Owners notified
2018-04-02

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

Safety risk

If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V933000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
633,753
Reported to NHTSA
2016-12-27
Owners notified
2017-04-03

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.

Safety risk

An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V016000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
748,481
Reported to NHTSA
2013-01-18
Owners notified
2013-03-14

Defect description

Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

Safety risk

The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V181000

Visibility

Component
Visibility
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
2,800
Reported to NHTSA
2011-03-21
Owners notified
2011-04-28

Defect description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POWER WINDOWS IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY COME OFF THE TRACK CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN OR IT COULD DROP INTO THE DOOR.

Safety risk

THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE EITHER THE PASSENGER'S AND/OR THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V180000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
33,341
Reported to NHTSA
2011-03-15
Owners notified
2011-04-28

Defect description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES BECOME FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON, ONE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE RODS MAY BEND OR SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STIFFNESS OF THE ROD.

Safety risk

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system632,000 mi
Service brakes3930,000 mi
Engine2857,000 mi
Unknown or other1858,000 mi
Structure: body1775,535 mi
Power train1624,998 mi
Seats14100,000 mi
Air bags1269,000 mi
Steering1038,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1028 mi
Vehicle speed control639,000 mi
Seat belts544,250 mi
Suspension520,100 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)440,350 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic46,300 mi
Visibility/wiper466,000 mi
Exterior lighting320 mi
Fuel/propulsion system324,998 mi
Latches/locks/linkages3126,000 mi
Visibility345 mi
Wheels340,350 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery22,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2211,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling21,100 mi
Interior lighting220 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2525 mi
Structure225 mi
Tires220,500 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel13,125 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine16,000 mi
Equipment115 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Fuel system, gasoline139,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch170,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1166,005 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)115,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint15,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: critical fasteners1
Service brakes, electric130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1105,000 mi
Structure: body: door1500 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments127,030 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield125 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 2010 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP26005Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.