The airbag module in your Pilot or Odyssey is held in place by small metal rivets. In some cases, one or more of these rivets could be missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If more than one rivet is missing, the airbag might not deploy properly in a crash, which could increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect the airbag module and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. You'll need to schedule an appointment with the dealer as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The power windows on your 2011 Honda Odyssey control the glass that rolls up and down. In some cases, this glass can come loose and fall out of its track, making it impossible to roll it up or down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the glass falls out, it could shatter into the cabin and hurt you or your passengers. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the glass on your driver's and/or passenger's front door, free of charge. You'll receive a notice with the next steps and should contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POWER WINDOWS IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY COME OFF THE TRACK CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN OR IT COULD DROP INTO THE DOOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE EITHER THE PASSENGER'S AND/OR THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
The wiper linkage rod in your Odyssey is a small metal piece that connects your wiper motor to the wiper arms. In some 2011 models, this rod can bend or break when it freezes to the windshield and the wipers are turned on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper linkage rod fails, your windshield wipers won't work properly in heavy rain or snow, making it hard for you to see the road. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty wiper rod with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair should be done as soon as possible to ensure your visibility remains clear and safe on the road.
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HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES BECOME FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON, ONE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE RODS MAY BEND OR SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STIFFNESS OF THE ROD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
The second row outboard seats in your Odyssey have a sliding mechanism that lets you move them left and right. Sometimes, if you put the seat in the middle position, it might not latch properly to the floor.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat doesn't latch correctly, it could tip forward when you're braking hard. This could increase the risk of injury, especially to the passengers in the second row.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will install a reinforcement bracket to the floor striker, ensuring the seat stays securely in place – and it won't cost you a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
The release levers in your Odyssey's second row seats are meant to help you access the third row more easily. However, they could stay unlocked and let the seats move while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the second row seats shift unexpectedly while you're on the road, it could cause injury to you or your passengers during a crash, especially in a severe collision.
Free Fix
Honda will add extra brackets and springs to your second row seats at no cost to you. Your dealer will do this repair, and you'll get a notice with the details.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Original — 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.
