Honda 2018 Odyssey Seat Belts May Not Securely Latch in Crash
Honda recalls 2018 Odyssey vehicles with third row seat belt that may not latch securely during crashes, risking occupant injury. Owners must have seat belt inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2018 Odyssey vehicles because the third row seat belt may not latch securely during a crash, increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles sold after July 31, 2017, and owners should have the seat belt checked by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224989-honda-2018-odyssey-seat-belts-may-not-securely-latch-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224989-honda-2018-odyssey-seat-belts-may-not-securely-latch-in · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V397000
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“Honda 2018 Odyssey Seat Belts May Not Securely Latch in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224989-honda-2018-odyssey-seat-belts-may-not-securely-latch-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V397000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V397000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt tongue may not properly connect with the latch mechanism, causing the seat belt to fail to secure occupants during a crash. This violates federal safety standards for occupant crash protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles with the third row center seat belt. Drivers and passengers in the back seat are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Odyssey was sold after July 31, 2017. The issue affects the third row center seat belt only.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a seat belt inspection.
Have Seat Belt Inspected
Dealers will check if the third row seat belt needs replacement to ensure it latches securely.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 38 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V397000 (June 23, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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