2012 Honda Odyssey Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 6% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2012 Honda Odyssey had a problem with the 2nd (back) row lever or latch - I couldn't get it to properly latch. It caused the seat to be loose and it would go backwards sometimes when I stopped. On october 6, 2016, I paid $345.00 to Honda of jefferson city to get this problem fixed. I want Honda to refund my $345.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10938947, filed 2016-12, 60,000 miles“2nd row seat swung forward suddenly while I was driving and braked at a stoplight. I believe this is exactly what is described in the current recall of Honda odysseys. My daughter rammed her chin against the front seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10967534, filed 2017-03, 70,000 miles“There is a recall for second row but it is third row that does not clamp down and is lose. It took me 2 hours to wiggle into clamp position as it was not safe. If I unclamp, it will not clamp again.”
NHTSA complaint #11058336, filed 2018-01, 38,000 miles“While driving on a city street, a car pulled out in front of me so I had to quickly hit my breaks to avoid a car accident with the other car but in the process the 2nd row passenger seat that is directly behind the driver seat automatically flipped down then flew forward ramming the back of my seat and my back very hard. Luckily my son was sitting on the opposite side of the van and was not sitting in that seat. But the seat kept slamming back and forth into my back until I could safely pull over to latch the seat back into place. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299653, filed 2020-01, 50,000 miles“Purchased 2012 Honda Odyssey with 49k miles, looked like new inside and out, dealership prepped vehicle, including new tires, a few minor repairs were needed, requested everything be gone over, vehicle safety was a priority. I gave them an additional month to order parts and to take their time to make sure all was completed properly. Discovered the new all season tires were really dedicated michelin winter tires as I am driving all summer, highway interstate. They didn't replace the corroded, leaking TPMS senor/valve stems, they left the original ones in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311878, filed 2020-02, 56,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2011–2017
- 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2011–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10144752Sep 5, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
- 10144039Aug 1, 2018Dealer message - The August episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month, we're featuring ?Safety Recall: Left…
- 10126909Dec 23, 2017Servicenews Article - Anytime you release the rear latches on the second-row outer seats, make sure the seats are securely latched when you put the seats back into position. This…
- 10115832Aug 18, 2017Service bulletin - The second-row center seat cup holder is loose or broken. The cup holder is coming out from the center seat due to insufficient strength of the hooks and clips…
- 10100427Nov 28, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10100123Nov 2, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10087267Oct 21, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10086892Oct 3, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10086425Sep 21, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10086121Aug 31, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 26 | 10% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
60 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology