The second row outboard seats in your Honda Odyssey have a lever to fold the seat and slide it forward. Unfortunately, there's a problem with this lever that could cause the seat to fold unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat folds without you meaning to, it could stay unlocked and increase your risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will fix this issue for free. Your dealer will check the seat, install a support bracket, or replace the seatback frame assembly if needed – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
The middle and back seats in your 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey have a special feature that lets you slide them sideways. However, if the seat is placed in the wrong spot when installing it, it can come loose and tip forward while you're braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat tips forward while you're braking, it could cause injuries to the people sitting in it, or to you if you're in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will add a reinforcement bracket to the floor where the seat attaches, so it can't come loose again. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 second row seats in your Odyssey have a release lever that lets you slide them out of the way for easier access. Sometimes this lever can get stuck in the unlocked position, which could cause the seats to move unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the second row seat moves unexpectedly during a crash, it could injure the person sitting in it, making the accident even more severe.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will add a special bracket and spring to your second row seats to keep them secure. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.