The lever on your second row seats can fold them down to access the third row. However, due to a manufacturing error, it could get stuck or unlock unexpectedly, allowing the seat to fold down without you realizing it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat back folds down while you're not expecting it, you could be injured during a crash, especially if you're sitting in that seat.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will check the seat's operation and install a support bracket to keep it secure. If necessary, they'll replace the entire seatback frame to ensure it works correctly, 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 second row seats in your Honda Odyssey have a feature that lets them slide sideways. If not installed correctly, the seat may not latch properly to the floor.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat isn't securely fastened, it could tip forward when you stop suddenly, increasing the risk of injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will add a reinforcement bracket to the floor strikers to ensure the seat stays securely in place – and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the fix.
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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 lever on your Odyssey's second row outboard seats is a safety feature that helps you easily move the seats for access to the third row. However, in some 2011-2016 models, this lever can get stuck in the unlocked position, allowing the seats to slide unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the second row outboard seat moves unexpectedly during a crash, it could put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will add a bracket and spring to both of these seats to keep them securely in place, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification with the details, and you should schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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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.