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2012 Honda Odyssey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 245
Latest campaign: Nov 17, 2017

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	Nov 17, 2017	17V725000 16V933000
Power train	1	Apr 15, 2013	13V143000
Air bags	1	Jan 18, 2013	13V016000
Suspension	1	Dec 22, 2011	11V602000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 17, 2017Latest campaign


Nov 17, 201717V725000	Seats: mid/rear assembly If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V725000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V725000 · Nov 17, 2017
Dec 27, 201616V933000	Seats: mid/rear assembly An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V933000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V933000 · Dec 27, 2016
Apr 15, 201313V143000	Power train: automatic transmission 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V143000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V143000 · Apr 15, 2013
Jan 18, 201313V016000	Air bags The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V016000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V016000 · Jan 18, 2013
Dec 22, 201111V602000	Suspension: front 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V602000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 11V602000 · Dec 22, 2011

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component245

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

245Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

22Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	60	24	3	0	3
Engine	39	16	1	3	4
Electrical system	37	15	0	4	2
Structure	25	10	2	0	6
Power train	24	10	0	0	0
Unknown or other	23	9	1	1	2
Steering	21	9	0	0	0
Seats	14	6	0	0	5
Vehicle speed control	13	5	4	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	11	4	1	1	0
Air bags	10	4	6	0	4
Seat belts	9	4	3	0	5
Wheels	7	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	7	3	1	0	0
Tires	6	2	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“My vehicle electrical system has been acting up since I got vehicle and I don't know where to take vehicle for recent recalls to fix it.”
Filed 09/20/2026 · ODI 11765690
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the clock on the vehicle was flashing, causing a distraction to the driver while…”
Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763713
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen displayed "0:00", and the navigation system was inoperable.”
Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763084

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2012 Honda Odyssey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Honda Odyssey. The most recent, 17V725000 (reported November 17, 2017), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Honda Odyssey recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), air bags (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Honda Odyssey?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 60 complaints out of 245 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Honda Odyssey?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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