Model year
2012 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 245 complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (58), ENGINE (39), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (32). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the VAN FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 675 complaints
- 2001 619 complaints
- 2002 960 complaints
- 2003 914 complaints
- 2004 585 complaints
- 2005 830 complaints
- 2006 703 complaints
- 2007 830 complaints
- 2008 499 complaints
- 2009 198 complaints
- 2010 255 complaints
- 2011 235 complaints
- 2012 245 complaints
- 2013 210 complaints
- 2014 310 complaints
- 2015 206 complaints
- 2016 271 complaints
- 2017 39 complaints
- 2018 1,007 complaints
- 2019 992 complaints
- 2020 486 complaints
- 2021 147 complaints
- 2022 140 complaints
- 2023 105 complaints
- 2024 121 complaints
- 2025 434 complaints
- 2026 50 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
17V725000 · Nov 17, 2017
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 two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will…
16V933000 · Dec 27, 2016
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 affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the…
13V143000 · Apr 15, 2013
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-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing…
13V016000 · Jan 18, 2013
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.
11V602000 · Dec 22, 2011
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 FRONT RIGHT LOWER SUSPENSION DAMPER BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
Complaints
245 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 14, fire flag on 6, injury field 22, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP26005 | Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS | Jul 13, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.127 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Odyssey · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Honda Odyssey at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.