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2018 Honda Odyssey recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ODYSSEY.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Odyssey, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V423000July 1, 2026Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
26V332000May 21, 2026Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
26V227000April 9, 2026Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
23V858000December 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V751000November 13, 2023Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
23V431000June 15, 2023Back Over Prevention › Display Function
23V158000March 9, 2023Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
21V010000January 14, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage
20V439000July 28, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V437000July 28, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
20V066000February 6, 2020Electrical System › Wiring
19V299000April 12, 2019Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
19V213000March 20, 2019Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Wheel Speed Sensor
18V795000November 9, 2018Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
18V777000November 1, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
17V397000June 23, 2017Seat Belts

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (3) · Electrical System (3) · Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Air (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V423000Manufacturer no. HOX

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 1, 2026
Owner notification
August 24, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
325,588 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
January 24, 2017 – July 22, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V423000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V332000Manufacturer no. Refer to Comments

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
May 21, 2026
Owner notification
July 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
98,892 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
April 11, 2017 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

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, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Safety 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 at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V332000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V227000Manufacturer no. UNW

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 9, 2026
Owner notification
May 26, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
440,830 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
January 24, 2017 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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 letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V227000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V858000Manufacturer no. KGC, KGD

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2023
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,490,460 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

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, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety 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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V858000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V751000Manufacturer no. XG1, GG0

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2023
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
248,999 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
April 9, 2018 – August 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Safety risk

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V751000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V431000Manufacturer no. EEL, ZEM, SFC

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
June 15, 2023
Owner notification
July 24, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,209,673 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety 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 mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V431000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V158000Manufacturer no. NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
March 9, 2023
Owner notification
April 18, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
448,613 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Safety risk

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V158000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V010000Manufacturer no. N/A

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Report received by NHTSA
January 14, 2021
Owner notification
February 22, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

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 fuel, fuel may leak out.

Safety 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 new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V010000, filed by Braun Corporation. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V439000Manufacturer no. T89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2020
Owner notification
September 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
607,786 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V439000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V437000Manufacturer no. A88

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2020
Owner notification
September 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
324,196 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.

Safety risk

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V437000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V066000Manufacturer no. T6U

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
February 6, 2020
Owner notification
March 16, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
241,339 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.

Safety risk

An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V066000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V299000Manufacturer no. Z4J, Y4K

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
April 12, 2019
Owner notification
May 31, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
50,504 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
January 19, 2017 – April 16, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Components: Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery; Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.

Safety risk

A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V299000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V213000

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Wheel Speed Sensor

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Owner notification
April 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
404 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
September 13, 2018 – March 12, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

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. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V213000, filed by Braun Corporation. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V795000Manufacturer no. Z33, O36

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
November 9, 2018
Owner notification
January 3, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
107,774 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
January 19, 2017 – April 16, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.

Safety risk

If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V795000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V777000Manufacturer no. C31, L30

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2018
Owner notification
December 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
64,785 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
May 3, 2017 – April 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V777000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V397000Manufacturer no. KF7

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
June 23, 2017
Owner notification
July 31, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,927 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
May 9, 2017 – June 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
ODYSSEY

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V397000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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