2018 Honda ODYSSEY Recalls

14 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

14 Recalls
2018 Model Year
Affected: POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES

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14 Recall Campaigns — 2018 Honda ODYSSEY

POWER TRAIN
Campaign #19V299000 · 12/04/2019
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.

Risk

A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.

SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC
Campaign #18V777000 · 01/11/2018
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Fix

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES
Campaign #18V795000 · 09/11/2018
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.

Risk

If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.

SERVICE BRAKES AIR
Campaign #19V213000 · 20/03/2019
Issue

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk

If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix

Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

SEAT BELTS
Campaign #17V397000 · 23/06/2017
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk

If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.

LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES
Campaign #20V437000 · 28/07/2020
Issue

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.

Risk

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Campaign #20V439000 · 28/07/2020
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #20V066000 · 06/02/2020
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.

Risk

An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #21V010000 · 14/01/2021
Issue

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.

Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Fix

Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

SEAT BELTS
Campaign #23V158000 · 09/03/2023
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Risk

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Campaign #23V431000 · 15/06/2023
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix

Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #23V751000 · 13/11/2023
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Risk

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Fix

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023
Issue

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.

Risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

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.

AIR BAGS
Campaign #26V227000 · 09/04/2026
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Risk

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Fix

Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 25, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2018 Honda ODYSSEY Recalls

The 2018 Honda ODYSSEY has 14 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES AIR, SEAT BELTS, BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AIR BAGS. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Honda dealership.

If you own a 2018 Honda ODYSSEY, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Honda. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2018 Honda ODYSSEY recall repaired, contact your nearest Honda dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Honda ODYSSEY has a total of 101 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Honda ODYSSEY recalls →

2018 Honda ODYSSEY Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda ODYSSEY have?

The 2018 Honda ODYSSEY has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2018 Honda ODYSSEY recalls?

The 2018 Honda ODYSSEY recalls affect the following components: POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES AIR, SEAT BELTS, BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AIR BAGS.

Are 2018 Honda ODYSSEY recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Honda dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2018 Honda ODYSSEY has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.