2018 Honda Odyssey: Recalls, Problems & MPG

What's wrong: 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."

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

The 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.

What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

The fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors May open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

The 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.

What's wrong: 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."

Why it matters: 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.

The 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.

What's wrong: 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.

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

The 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.

What's wrong: 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.

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

The 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…

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A power sliding door that fails to latch May open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

The 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.

What's wrong: 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…

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

The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source May increase the risk of fire.

The 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.

What's wrong: 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.

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

The 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.

What's wrong: 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."

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

The 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.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: A damaged engine May run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

The 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…

What's wrong: 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.

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

The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024.

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The 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 were mailed May 27, 2026.

What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura tlx, 2019-2024 rdx, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 mdx, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ridgeline, 2017-2022 pilot, 2019-2021 passport, 2018-2026 odyssey, 2019-2022 insight, 2019-2021 hr-v, 2018-2020 fit, 2020-2022 cr-v hybrid, 2017-2022 cr-v, 2017-2018, 2021 civic type r, 2017-2021 civic hatchback, 2016-2020 civic coupe, 2016-2022 civic, 2017-2022 accord…

Why it matters: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026.

What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 odyssey vehicles. Water May enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "rear visibility."

Why it matters: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.

Yes. NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Owners have filed 999 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (258), forward collision avoidance (204), engine (190).

EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S9)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.

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