2013 Honda Odyssey Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 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.
“Folsom lake Honda has not repaired our seat for the two safety recalls that we have repeatedly called them about. They never seem to have the part or may just be unwilling to perform the repair. At this point we are afraid to seat our kids in the outer 2nd row seats.”
NHTSA complaint #11092075, filed 2018-05, 25,000 miles“The second row seats are not locking in place. As a result, the seat slides back and forth. If there is a person in the seat, it is a very dangerous situation, as my passengers have hit their legs on the seat in front of them going at a very slow speed. To lock the seat, you must force the bar below the seat downward, which will then allow the seat to work as it should. I notice the problem happening after someone has accessed the third row by using the lever on the side of the second row seat to lean the seat forward and let it slide towards the front. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621763, filed 2014-08, 7,900 miles“2nd seat flipped over a kid seated on the right middle row passenger seat while car was driving/in motion. This has been ongoing and this is the 2nd time this has happened. The kid became trapped, folded at the waist in a seated position until we were able to pull over the van to reset the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11085017, filed 2018-04, 80,000 miles“Dear NHTSA Representative, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the failure of Honda to notify me of a safety recall related to my vehicle, as required by 49 U.S.C. § 30119. As a current owner of the vehicle in question, I was never informed of the recall despite actively driving the car with my children, unknowingly putting our safety at risk. According to the law, manufacturers are obligated to obtain up-to-date owner information from state DMVs and notify all registered owners of safety defects or noncompliance issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11636333, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. While driving various speeds, the second row seats would not latch and moved back and forth. Surprise Honda in surprise, arizona was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a collision center to have the second row seats removed and welded back to the seat track. Earnhardt Honda in avondale, arizona was made aware of the failure as well and replaced the rubber garments of the seat track, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v725000 (seats), but the parts were unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064626, filed 2018-01, 50,000 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 2013 Honda Odyssey
69 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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