MY CAR IS 2013 EX-L. WHEN MILEAGE WAS AROUND 18K, CAR STARTED VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING BETWEEN 45 TO 75 MILES PER HOUR. DEALER TOLD ME IT HAPPENED BECAUSE OF MY DRIVING HABIT..WOW..SO FUNNY... I HAVE 3 MORE CARS..BUT ONLY THIS HONDA ODYSSEY HAS PROBLEM... ALSO I FOUND LOTS OF 2013 ODYSSEY OWNERS HAS SAME BREAK PROBLEM ON THE I…
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MY CAR IS 2013 EX-L. WHEN MILEAGE WAS AROUND 18K, CAR STARTED VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING BETWEEN 45 TO 75 MILES PER HOUR. DEALER TOLD ME IT HAPPENED BECAUSE OF MY DRIVING HABIT..WOW..SO FUNNY... I HAVE 3 MORE CARS..BUT ONLY THIS HONDA ODYSSEY HAS PROBLEM... ALSO I FOUND LOTS OF 2013 ODYSSEY OWNERS HAS SAME BREAK PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET.. HONDA SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10629714
19,200 miles · Aug 5, 2014
Service BrakesSteering
I HAVE A 2013 EX-L WITH 18K MILES, STARTED NOTICING SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING FROM APPROX 50 MPH IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT MORE THAN AN ANNOYANCE. THIS PAST 4TH OF JULY WENT TO NC WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES THE VIBRATION BECAME TERRIBLE, THE …
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I HAVE A 2013 EX-L WITH 18K MILES, STARTED NOTICING SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING FROM APPROX 50 MPH IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT MORE THAN AN ANNOYANCE. THIS PAST 4TH OF JULY WENT TO NC WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES THE VIBRATION BECAME TERRIBLE, THE VIBRATION BECAME A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE WHOLE VAN WOULD RATTLE AND SHAKE. TOOK NOTICE OF THIS AND VIDEOED THE OCCURRENCE. WHEN I GOT BACK TO MY CITY TOOK THE VAN TO HONDA AND SHOWED THE MASTER TECHNICIAN MY ISSUE, STATED THAT IT COULD BE WARPED DISKS, AND QUITE COMMON ON ODYSSEYS AND PILOTS. HE DID STATE HE HAD NOT SEEN THE VIBRATION AS HIGH AS ON THE VIDEO, AGAIN I GIVE CREDIT TO THE FLATNESS OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA. HONDA RESURFACED THE FRONT DISKS AT NO COST, BUT SAID THAT USUALLY THEY DO NOT AS THE BRAKING WARRANTY IS 12 MONTHS OR 12K MILES. I DID CALL AND RAISE A TICKET W/ HONDA OF AMERICA, LETTING THEM KNOW ALL THAT HAD OCCURRED AND OFFERED THEM THE VIDEO AS WELL, ALSO DISCUSSED WITH THE HONDA REP. THAT WARPED DISKS AT LESS THAN 20K MILES SHOULD BE A DESIGN FLAW, AND THAT MAYBE IF ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAIN SOMETHING MAY BE DONE. CURRENTLY MY VAN IS RUNNING WELL, BUT WONDERING IF IN 20K MILES I HAVE TO RESURFACE THE DISKS AGAIN OR BUY HIGH PERFORMANCE DISKS TO AVOID THIS.. AGAIN FOR A CAR OVER A NEW STREET VALUE OF $40K I BELIEVE CERTAIN WEAR AND TEAR PARTS SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO LAST AT LEAST MORE THAN 25K OR AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF USE.. JUST MY TWO CENTS.. HOPE THIS HELPS OTHERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10619006
10,000 miles · Feb 28, 2014
SteeringCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL MOVED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
NHTSA ODI #10566535
1 miles · Sep 4, 2013
SteeringSuspension
THE CAR PULLS TO LEFT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH AND GET WORSE THE HIGHER THE SPEED. I AM FAMILIAR WITH HONDA ODYSSEY AS I HAVE OWNED THIS ONE SINCE 2003 AND IT HAS 180000 MILES. THIS NEW ONE DRIVES FINE IN TOWN AND AT SPEEDS 60 OR BELOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY DID RE ALIGNMENT AND LOWERED TIRE PRESSURE TO 30 PSI BU…
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THE CAR PULLS TO LEFT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH AND GET WORSE THE HIGHER THE SPEED. I AM FAMILIAR WITH HONDA ODYSSEY AS I HAVE OWNED THIS ONE SINCE 2003 AND IT HAS 180000 MILES. THIS NEW ONE DRIVES FINE IN TOWN AND AT SPEEDS 60 OR BELOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY DID RE ALIGNMENT AND LOWERED TIRE PRESSURE TO 30 PSI BUT I LIKE TO RUN AT LEAST 35 PSI. CAN YOU LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I LOVE THE CAR OTHERWISE. IT IS NO FUN TO FIGHT A CAR TRYING TO PULL TO THE LEFT AT 75 MPH. IT IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
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.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. During manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 (Honda Odyssey) and JB5 (Honda Pilot).
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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DP26005 · Inadvertent Deployment Of Air Bags
Opened Jul 13, 2026 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
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Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
Air Bags
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
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