2018 Honda Odyssey Technical Service Bulletins

278 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10153441Feb 5, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys with customer complaint of power tailgate 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.
• 10152756Jan 18, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys with customer complaint of power tailgate 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.
• 10152739Jan 7, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. "Servicenews Article - Is the hands-free access power tailgate not working or not working like it should? Before you start any heavy troubleshooting, make sure you're using the right motion to activate the hands-free access power tailgate control unit/sensor; it won't activate unless you do."
• 10152730Jan 2, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys with customer complaint of power tailgate inop. 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.
• 10152401Dec 12, 2018Electrical system, Body and structure. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys with customer complaint of power tailgate inop. 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.
• 10150273Nov 29, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Service bulletin - There is a buzz, hum, booming, or vibration noise from the front driver door speaker at 1500 RPM while driving between 35-45 MPH. The software in the ANC control unit.
• 10150276Nov 26, 2018Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a high-pitched noise coming from the heater case when heater fan is on. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10149634Nov 14, 2018Equipment. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a highpitched noise coming from the heater case when heater fan is on. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10149637Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a high-pitched noise coming from the heater case when heater fan is on. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10149645Nov 6, 2018Electrical system. Service bulletin - The Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system freezes after a phone call, and the stored voice tags are missing when the ignition is turned to ON. Some audio units are not updated to the latest software version.
• 10145417Sep 25, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door not closing at rear. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10145418Sep 24, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door not closing at rear. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10145388Sep 18, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with a 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket was torn.
• 10144752Sep 5, 2018Seats. Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
• 10145029Sep 3, 2018Engine, Equipment. Service bulletin - Some troubleshooting procedures for a loss of communication or F-CAN malfunction DTC?s require running the F-CAN Bus Connected Unit Check using the i-HDS. There are certain control units that may be reported as Not Available in the Status column even though they are properly communicating.
• 10144792Aug 20, 2018Equipment. Servicenews article - We're getting reports that after about 10 minutes of continuous CabinWatch use, the Display Audio screen shows an error message and goes black or stops working. We're aware of this issue and have it under investigation. This issue affects just CabinWatch and goes away after cycling the ignition.
• 10144791Aug 20, 2018Body and structure. Servicenews article - Are you hearing a rumbling from the driver's door s eaker that sounds like driving on a shoulder rumble strip? We're aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
• 10144362Aug 15, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143692Jul 27, 2018Engine. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143359Jul 20, 2018Fuel system, Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10143229Jul 20, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10143334Jul 12, 2018Electrical system. Servicenews article - There are two types of 12-volt batteries used in Honda vehicles today: the conventional flooded lead acid (FLA) battery and the absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. Each battery type has its own uniquely tuned charging and battery management systems, therefore cannot be interchanged.
• 10143333Jul 12, 2018Equipment, Engine. Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line…
• 10143161Jul 12, 2018Electrical system. Servicenews article - There are two types of 12-volt batteries used in Honda vehicles today: the conventional flooded lead acid (FLA) battery and the absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. Each battery type has its own uniquely tuned charging and battery management systems, therefore cannot be interchanged.
• 10143160Jul 12, 2018Engine, Equipment. Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line…
• 10143340Jul 9, 2018Engine, Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143167Jul 9, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10142661Jun 29, 2018Body and structure. Tech line summary article - We're currently looking at complaints that the power sliding doors won't latch when closed. When this happens, the Door Open message appears on the driver information interface, there's a constant beeping while driving, and the rear edge of the door sticks out.
• 10139584May 31, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10142619May 10, 2018Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10142615May 9, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - The customer is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter set in the fuel filler neck.
• 10142622May 8, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Tech line summary article - Are you hearing a rumbling from the driver's door speaker that sounds like driving on a shoulder rumble strip? We're aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
• 10136413Apr 26, 2018Fuel system, Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10136419Apr 24, 2018Engine. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys & Pilots with a customer complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10136418Apr 23, 2018Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door reversal during closing operation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10134511Apr 6, 2018Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door reversal during closing operation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10134509Apr 6, 2018Fuel system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the fuel lid not opening when pushed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10134530Apr 5, 2018Equipment. Customer letter - Your navigation application on your 2018 Odyssey may slow down when off-road cumulative driving (such as parking lots, gated communities, private roads) is extensive. Map scrolling and search operation may be delayed or appear not to work.
• 10133062Mar 30, 2018Electrical system. Customer letter - Your 2018 Odyssey has a new feature that lets them automatically download the latest connectivity (navigation, and rear entertainment) software when located in a Honda dealer?s service area. This lets you receive the latest updates and fixes for known problems. Your 2018 Odyssey does not meet the design specifications, and you may not be able to receive the latest software.
• 10133061Mar 30, 2018Electrical system. Customer letter - Your 2018 Odyssey has a new feature that lets them automatically download the latest connectivity (navigation, rear entertainment) software when located in a Honda dealer?s service area. This lets you receive the latest updates and fixes. Your Odyssey does not meet the design specifications and you may not be able to receive the latest software.
• 10133053Mar 26, 2018Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door reversal during closing operation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10133037Mar 20, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the fuel lid not opening when pushed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10133034Mar 20, 2018Vehicle speed control, Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door reversal during closing operation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10133006Mar 7, 2018Equipment. Tech line summary article - If you get a vehicle with Error Code 9003 Unable to Update on the Display Audio, it means there?s a problem doing an over-the-air (OTA) update. We?re aware of this issue, and we?re looking for a solution.
• 10132998Mar 7, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - Affected vehicles have a new feature that lets them automatically download the latest audio and connectivity (audio, navigation, rear entertainment) software when located in a Honda dealer's service area. This lets the vehicle receive the latest updates and fixes. The affected vehicles do not meet the design specifications, and you may not be able to receive the latest software at a Honda dealer.
• 10132996Mar 7, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - A new feature lets the vehicle automatically download the latest audio and connectivity (audio, navigation, and rear entertainment) software when located in a Honda dealer's service area. This lets the vehicle receive the latest updates and fixes for known problems. Affected vehicles do not meet the design specifications, and you may not be able to receive the latest software at a Honda dealer.
• 10133000Mar 6, 2018Equipment. Dealer message - Due to faulty software installed in the affected vehicles, the DA unit cannot connect to the OTA while in the dealership to receive software updates. Some vehicles can connect to the OTA but need an update to the navigation system. The navigation system in these vehicles saves driving history, which leads to the system becoming either slow or unresponsive. A third group of vehicles are affected by…
• 10132997Mar 6, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - The navigation application may slow down when extensive cumulative driving (such as parking lots, gated communities, private roads) is done. Map scrolling and search operation may be delayed or appear not to work.
• 10129804Feb 27, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what?s listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech…
• 10129418Jan 24, 2018Brakes. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 Odysseys with a customer complaint of either a front brake noise or a rear brake noise. 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.

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