2012 Honda Odyssey Technical Service Bulletins

133 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Honda Odyssey. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10108777May 23, 2017Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On some 2011?14 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
• 10108741May 18, 2017Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2016 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108391Apr 25, 2017Engine, Equipment. Service bulletin - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 through p0304 and cause the mil to come on. American honda is extending the powertrain warranty to cover repairs related to engine misfire (that triggers dtcs p0301 through p0304) to 8 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase.
• 10106925Feb 2, 2017Engine cooling. Techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there’s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence.
• 10106906Jan 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service bulletin - a surge, hestitation, or judder may be felt after the transmission shifts into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear. Update the a/t software or the pgm-fi software, then if the vehicle is customer owned or previously owned, replace the atf.
• 10106661Dec 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 crosstour software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder for this model and year compared to the first 6 months of the year before the sb was posted. Service bulletin 16-066 for the 2010 crosstour is a warranty extension. Service bulletin 16-046 for 11-12 odyssey is a product update."
• 10106642Dec 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-066 for 2010 crosstour software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder for this model and year compared to the first 6 months of the year before the sb was posted. Service bulletin 16-066 for the 2010 crosstour is a warranty extension. Service bulletin 16-046 for 11-12 odyssey is a product update."
• 10100427Nov 28, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10100421Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10100123Nov 2, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10087267Oct 21, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10087266Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10087402Oct 19, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there’s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence. You can see this crack from visual inspection. It causes engine oil to enter the cooling system and coolant to enter the engine lubrication system. Replace the…
• 10086892Oct 3, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086541Sep 28, 2016Body and structure. Service bulletin - in below-freezing weather, there is a pop or clunk from the front of the vehicle while going over a bump. The front bump stops have loosened and are moving inside the top mounting cap.
• 10086425Sep 21, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086121Aug 31, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086137Aug 26, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter notifying owners that there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20–45 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced.
• 10086081Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. Service bulletin - the power tailgate won’t open in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures. The cause is the power tailgate outer handle switch doesn’t work in cold weather.
• 10085245Aug 16, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10084823Aug 3, 2016Electrical system. "dealer message - today, august 3, 2016, american honda reinstated the temporarily suspended service bulletins 16-046, product update: software update for lock-up function and 16-052, warranty extension: 2011 – 12 odyssey torque converter from the service information system. There were concerns with vin inquiry on in and software update vin database mismatches."
• 10084801Aug 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder; rather, it was caused by deteriorated transmission fluid.
• 10084761Aug 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20–45 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty on the torque converter in affected vehicles to 8 years from the…
• 10084484Jul 21, 2016Electrical system. "dealer message - today, july 21, 2016, american honda temporarily suspended service bulletins 16-046, product update: software update for lock-up function and 16-052, warranty extension: 2011 – 12 odyssey torque converter from the service information system and vin inquiry due to concerns with software update vin database mismatches. The database is expected to be updated by the end of next week, at which time…
• 10084395Jul 14, 2016Seats. Dealer 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 slide backward and forward. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10084442Jul 12, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there’s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence. You can see this crack from visual inspection. It causes engine oil to enter the cooling system and coolant to enter the engine lubrication system."
• 10084348Jul 7, 2016Equipment. "dealer message - american honda motor, co., inc. Is announcing a product update and a warranty extension for model year 2011 – 12 honda odyssey vehicles to address torque converter judder, shudder, or vibration concerns."
• 10084346Jul 6, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20–45 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty on the torque converter in affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 105,000 miles, whichever…
• 10084344Jul 6, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20–45 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available, and replace the atf.
• 10084330Jun 28, 2016Engine. Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light acceleration, does the engine intermittently rattle or runs rough with the mil blinking? Since these driving conditions are likely to activate vcm operation, the probable reason for these symptoms is sticking vcm rocker arms.
• 10084309Jun 21, 2016Seats. Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to slide backward and forward. Please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10083546Jun 2, 2016Seats. Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain vehicles with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to slide backward and forward. Please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10083956May 17, 2016Engine. Service bulletin - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. Spark plug fouling may reuslt in rough engine idle and/or engine misfire.
• 10084020May 12, 2016Seats. Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to slide backward and forward. Prior to attempting a repair of any kind, please forward the suspect parts to ahm.
• 10083984May 3, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of the paint on the roof peeling on white diamond pearl vehicles. Please contact ahm for inspection prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10204282Mar 31, 2016Body and structure. Honda Job Aid - Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting.
• 10193014Mar 14, 2016Body and structure, Electrical system. Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won’t open or close by using the following? • Power sliding door main switch on the dash • Keyless transmitter • B-pillar switch (if equipped) • Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
• 10087961Mar 14, 2016Electrical system. "job aid - do you have an odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won’t open or close by using the following? • power sliding door main switch on the dash • keyless transmitter • b-pillar switch (if equipped) • either inside or outside door handle connect the hds to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the…
• 10193130Mar 10, 2016Other or unknown, Equipment. On some 2011-2014 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
• 10211584Mar 1, 2016Other or unknown. On some 2011-14 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
• 10211577Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle speed control. Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless transmitter ? B-pillar switch (if equipped) ? Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
• 10211610Feb 23, 2016Other or unknown. The trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
• 10106690Feb 11, 2016Other or unknown. "dealer message - on january 23, 2016, american honda announced two product updates for 480,893 model year 2011-14 odyssey and 130,219 model year 2015 odyssey vehicles to update the vehicle certification label and replace, as applicable per model year, the current owner’s manual booklet or cd and owner’s guide."
• 10193316Jan 23, 2016Electrical system. BACKGROUND There is a software problem within the audio-navigation unit that may cause the display screen, including any video images, to go blank and the unit to stop working.
• 10088683Jan 23, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
• 10088646Jan 23, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - today, january 23, 2016, american honda is announcing two product updates for 480,893 model year 2011-14 and 130,219 model year 2015 odyssey vehicles to update the vehicle certification label and replace, as applicable per model year, the current owner’s manual booklet or cd and owner’s guide.
• 10075686Jan 23, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099622Jan 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Service bulletin - multiple indicators come on with vsa dtc 81-1 (modulator-control unit internal circuit malfunction) and/or vsa dtc 61-1 (modulator-control unit power source circuit (ig) low voltage) set. This results from vsa software sensitivity to low battery voltage.
• 10099621Jan 16, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. Service bulletin - the mil comes on with dtc p0404 (egr valve circuit range/performance problem) resulting from extended driving, the pcm may command excessively high lift egr values that may damage an internal component in the egr valve.
• 10099879Nov 24, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. "service bulletin - american honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, soto et al.v. American honda motor co., inc., case no. 3:12-cv-1377-si (n.d. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set dtcs p0301 no. 1 cylinder misfire detected, p0302 no. 2 cylinder misfire detected…

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