Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Honda Odyssey has 5 recalls, 237 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
237
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V725000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of tw...
16V933000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The aff...
11V602000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, ODYSSEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE RETENTION NUT FOR THE...
13V143000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-sh...
13V016000
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, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact discovered that there was a ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Vcm problems burn oil and misfire code |
| Aug 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Dear NHTSA Advisor, Thank you for regarding my request for warranty coverage for the critical misfi... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | ENGINE | For several years now, we have misfire issue or code P0304. We continue to change spark plugs cylin... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | vehicle loses acceleration power intermittently. No response when pressing accelerator or when speed... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | STEERING,TIRES | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: CS5 Grand Touring, Tire... |
| Apr 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving on Thursday, 18 April 2024, the CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM alert and warning light came on in... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | ENGINE | The front valve cover is exposed to extreme temperatures from the catalytic converter mounted next t... |
| Mar 23, 2024 | STRUCTURE | A few weeks ago a cable for the sliding door on the passenger side snapped. We were able to use it m... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Cable on passenger side sliding door snapped and door shut without latching on the arm of the person... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Drivers side heated seat switch turns on then off shortly after. |
| Oct 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warn... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Prior to the problem, the radio cut off, various lights (battery, abs, etc) lit up and Check System ... |
| May 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Misfiring, I have had to change the spark plugs and coils multiple times. I have contact Honda in G... |
| Apr 16, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Paint is falling off |
| Apr 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving down the highway and my sunroof exploded. |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The power door was not shutting correctly. A 5 year old was getting into the car when the door decid... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | TIRES | Mastercraft Stratus As size 235/65R17 While driving on highway tire pressure light illuminated then ... |
| Nov 21, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehic... |