2013 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2013 Honda Odyssey, and owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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6 safety recalls for the 2013 Honda Odyssey
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
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…
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…
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
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…
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…
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Engine
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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…
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.…
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Air bags
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.
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.…
210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Honda Odyssey have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,443 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started driving abnormally rough. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were ill”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Engine
“Honda has a known defect with the engine of these vehicles. Specifically the 2013 that I own. I contacted them years ago when their first warranty extension expired because I was never contacted and m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 22, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Honda Odyssey. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–19 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Honda Odyssey model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Odyssey model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1990 Honda Odyssey | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Honda Odyssey | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Honda Odyssey | 0 | 96 |
| 1996 Honda Odyssey | 0 | 70 |
| 1997 Honda Odyssey | 2 | 20 |
| 1998 Honda Odyssey | 3 | 73 |
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 9 | 518 |
| 2000 Honda Odyssey | 6 | 675 |
| 2001 Honda Odyssey | 1 | 619 |
| 2002 Honda Odyssey | 10 | 960 |
| 2003 Honda Odyssey | 15 | 914 |
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 13 | 585 |
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 8 | 830 |
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 3 | 703 |
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 4 | 830 |
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 4 | 499 |
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 3 | 198 |
| 2010 Honda Odyssey | 1 | 255 |
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 5 | 235 |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 5 | 245 |
| 2013 Honda Odyssey | 6 | 210 |
| 2014 Honda Odyssey | 5 | 308 |
| 2015 Honda Odyssey | 6 | 206 |
| 2016 Honda Odyssey | 6 | 270 |
| 2017 Honda Odyssey | 2 | 39 |
| 2018 Honda Odyssey | 16 | 995 |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | 20 | 978 |
| 2020 Honda Odyssey | 14 | 478 |
| 2021 Honda Odyssey | 8 | 143 |
| 2022 Honda Odyssey | 9 | 136 |
| 2023 Honda Odyssey | 5 | 101 |
| 2024 Honda Odyssey | 3 | 114 |
| 2025 Honda Odyssey | 2 | 401 |
| 2026 Honda Odyssey | 2 | 42 |
Checking a specific 2013 Honda Odyssey
How do I know if my 2013 Honda Odyssey has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2013 Honda Odyssey; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V016000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
- Civic16,209 complaints
- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
- Passport1,660 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.