NHTSA Recall 19V299000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system) and automatic transmission (power train)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50,504 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Honda Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V299000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Z4J, Y4K |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | April 12, 2019 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V299000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.