Honda 2016 Odyssey Seats Recall: Risk of Injury in Crash
Honda recalls 2016 Odyssey vehicles with second row center seats that may stick in unlocked position, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat inspected and adjusted free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2016 Odyssey vehicles because their second row center seats may stick in an unlocked position during a crash, potentially causing injury. This affects vehicles made between September 23 and October 24, 2016. Owners should contact Honda for a free seat inspection and adjustment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227035-honda-2016-odyssey-seats-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227035-honda-2016-odyssey-seats-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V932000
Cite this page
“Honda 2016 Odyssey Seats Recall: Risk of Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227035-honda-2016-odyssey-seats-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #16V932000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V932000).
Why it’s dangerous
The second row center seat's horizontal adjuster bar may stick in the unlocked position, causing the seat to slide unexpectedly during a crash. This could lead to injury to the seat occupant as the seat moves without warning.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles made between September 23 and October 24, 2016 are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Odyssey was made between September 23 and October 24, 2016. The affected model has a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick.
- Brand
Honda- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free seat inspection and adjustment.
Have Seat Inspected
Dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD4.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Keep exploring
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 #16V932000 (December 27, 2016)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.