Every 2012 Honda Odyssey recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 17V725000
Nov 17, 2017Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V725000 →Seats · NHTSA 16V933000
Dec 27, 2016Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V933000 →Power Train · NHTSA 13V143000
Apr 15, 2013Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V143000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 13V016000
Jan 18, 2013Air Bags
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V016000 →Suspension · NHTSA 11V602000
Dec 22, 2011Suspension:Front
- Problem
- HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, ODYSSEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE RETENTION NUT FOR THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER SUSPENSION DAMPER BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
- Risk
- IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- HONDA CONTACTED ALL NINE OWNERS BY PHONE ON DECEMBER 19, 2011, AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Full recall details for 11V602000 →
2012 Honda Odyssey complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda Odyssey, reporting 14 crashes, 6 fires, 22 injuries. Honda has issued at least 133 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes58
- Engine39
- Electrical System37
- Structure25
- Power Train24
- Unknown Or Other23
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (29)
- Power Train (29)
- Structure (27)
- Equipment (21)
- Seats (16)
- Engine (15)
Read Honda Odyssey owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2012 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda Odyssey. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The 2012 Honda odyssey alternator caught on fire after the battery light came on which luckily I, the driver, was able to put out.”
2012 HONDA ODYSSEYMay 1, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735013
Fire
“On Wednesday night, the battery light initially came on and after a few minutes the van had this burning smell so I pulled over and the alternator was on fire.”
2012 HONDA ODYSSEYApr 24, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11733644
Injury reported
“A few weeks ago a cable for the sliding door on the passenger side snapped. We were able to use it manually until this weekend when the whole door fell right off when sliding it closed.”
2012 HONDA ODYSSEYMar 25, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11579282
Injury reported
“Cable on passenger side sliding door snapped and door shut without latching on the arm of the person getting in.”
2012 HONDA ODYSSEYFeb 15, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11572117
Crash
“MY WIFE'S 2012 ODYSSEY TOURING WAS PARKED ON THE RAMP TO OUR GARAGE, WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND APPLIED SLIGHT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR WITH THE CAR IN REVERSE GEAR: IT LURCHED BACKWARD AND THE BRAKE COULD NOT STOP IT, THOUGH A NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE DID.”
2012 HONDA ODYSSEYJan 8, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11297899
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