2013 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 210 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 17 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 13 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, mid/rear assemblyNov 17, 2017
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.
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 17V725000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, mid/rear assemblyDec 27, 2016
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.
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
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 16V933000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineAug 27, 2013
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.
A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 13V382000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 15, 2013
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."
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.
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 13V143000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJan 18, 2013
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.
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.
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 13V016000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
55 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Jun 18, 2014
AFTER REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH CAR SHAKING WHEN BRAKING, ROTORS & PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 40,500 MILES. HAD SIMILAR ROTOR PROBLEMS YEARS AGO WITH AND ACCORD AND A HONDA STATION WAGON. NEVER HAD PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY THAT I DROVE FOR 167,000 MILES. HUSBAND HAS NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL TOYOTAS DRIVEN TO HIGH MILEAGES. HONDA HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH ROTORS. I LOVE THE ODYSSEY, BUT WON'T BUY ANOTHER HONDA FOR THIS REASON! *TR
Service brakes, Jun 18, 2014
CAR BEGAN SHAKING WHEN BRAKING AT AROUND 20,000 MILES. AT AROUND 30,000 MILES, DEALER AGREED TO TURN ROTORS THIS ONE TIME ONLY. PROBLEM RETURNED AROUND 40,000 MILES. *TR
Service brakes, May 23, 2014
VEHICLE IS JUST 1 YR OLD, AND HAS A LITTLE OVER 12000 MILES. WHEN I DRIVE AT 50MPH OR HIGH AND APPLY BRAKES STEERING SHAKES SERIOUSLY. THE DEALER SAID THE ROTORS NEED RESURFACING, AND IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. 15 DAYS AFTER THEY DID IT, THE SAME PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN, AND THE DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS RESURFACING AGAIN. I FEEL THE QUALITY OF THE ROTORS NEEDS BE CHECKED AS IT IS FAIRLY NEW CAR, WITH A FEW MILES ON IT. *TR
Service brakes, May 9, 2014
THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BECOME WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. ONLY THREE THOUSAND MILES AFTER THE REPAIR THE BRAKE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE. DRIVING HABITS ARE NOT THE CAUSE - AS THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED THAT HAS EVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE READY MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS OF OTHER HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. *TR
Service brakes, Dec 27, 2013
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE HONDA DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ROTORS ARE WARPED, THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 16000 MILES ON IT AND IT IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD. *TR