NHTSA lists 245 complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 14 of them mention a crash and 6 mention a fire. 19 complaints mention an injury, with 22 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HONDA ODYSSEY.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 56 | 27.6% | 0.78 |
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| loss of control | 34 | 16.7% | 0.78 |
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| noise or comfort | 31 | 15.3% | 0.79 |
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| restraint or airbag | 30 | 14.8% | 0.90 |
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| electrical electronic | 25 | 12.3% | 0.81 |
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| structural or corrosion | 12 | 5.9% | 0.71 |
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| visibility or lighting | 7 | 3.4% | 0.98 |
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| fire or overheating | 4 | 2.0% | 0.99 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 3 | 1.5% | 0.72 |
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| unclear | 1 | 0.5% | 0.77 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 115 | 56.7% | 0.81 |
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| low | 57 | 28.1% | 0.75 |
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| high | 28 | 13.8% | 0.95 |
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| critical | 2 | 1.0% | 0.78 |
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| none | 1 | 0.5% | 0.59 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 203 tagged complaints of 245 complaints (82.9%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2017-11-17. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-12-27. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-04-15. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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 11 (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-01-18. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-12-22. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, ODYSSEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE RETENTION NUT FOR THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER SUSPENSION DAMPER BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO AN EXTREME INWARD ANGLE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: HONDA CONTACTED ALL NINE OWNERS BY PHONE ON DECEMBER 19, 2011, AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
133 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 29 |
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| STRUCTURE | 27 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 21 |
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| SEATS | 16 |
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| ENGINE | 15 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 |
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10211092
Date: 2022-04-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
Dealer message - On January 23, 2016, American Honda announced a product update for 2011-14 Odyssey vehicles. The trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the in
10187885
Date: 2021-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH
10187292
Date: 2021-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH
10186009
Date: 2021-01-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
10186024
Date: 2021-01-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH
10185509
Date: 2021-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH
10184333
Date: 2020-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH
10181078
Date: 2020-10-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - American Honda announced a powertrain warranty extension in 2013 as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead
10177598
Date: 2020-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
10177599
Date: 2020-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.