Vehicle recall 16V933000 · December 27, 2016
2011-2016 Honda Odyssey
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- 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 contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V933000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 27, 2016
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KD5
- Owner notification
- April 3, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 633,753
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
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