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2013 Honda Odyssey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 210
Latest campaign: Dec 18, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seats	2	Nov 17, 2017	17V725000 16V933000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 18, 2023	23V858000
Engine	1	Aug 27, 2013	13V382000
Power train	1	Apr 15, 2013	13V143000
Air bags	1	Jan 18, 2013	13V016000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 18, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 18, 202323V858000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
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
Aug 27, 201313V382000	Engine A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V382000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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). Campaign NHTSA 13V382000 · Aug 27, 2013
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

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).

Owner complaints by component210

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210Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

13Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	69	33	1	3	0
Service brakes	55	26	3	0	2
Structure	20	10	0	1	1
Electrical system	15	7	1	2	0
Air bags	14	7	8	1	6
Power train	14	7	0	0	0
Steering	14	7	1	0	0
Unknown or other	12	6	3	0	1
Vehicle speed control	12	6	7	0	1
Seats	9	4	0	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	7	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	3	0	1	0
Tires	4	2	0	0	0
Fuel system	3	1	0	0	0
Gasoline	3	1	0	0	0

17 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

Engine
“The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started driving abnormally rough. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751485
Engine
“Honda has a known defect with the engine of these vehicles. Specifically the 2013 that I own.”
Filed 04/22/2026 · ODI 11733136
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat heater was malfunctioning.”
Filed 12/18/2025 · ODI 11705915

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2013 Honda Odyssey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Odyssey. The most recent, 23V858000 (reported December 18, 2023), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Honda Odyssey recalls for?

The largest group is seats, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), engine (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Honda Odyssey?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 69 complaints out of 210 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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