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2011 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Honda Odyssey, covering seats, air bags and visibility, and 191 consumer complaints received since 2011.
The component named most often is electrical system: 256.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 132.1 per 1,000 across all 2011 model-year vehicles and against 77.4 per 1,000 for the Honda Odyssey line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 246.6 complaints per model year across the 34 Honda Odyssey model years on this register; 9 complaints reported a crash and 2 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (70); the most recent in the file is dated 14 Feb 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Consequence: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign P0Q).
Defect, as filed: 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 third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Consequence: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign KD5).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign S75).
Defect, as filed: Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda odyssey vehicles. There is a potential failure with the driver and the front passenger door power windows in which the window may come off the track causing the window to become inoperative and preventing it from being rolled up or down or it could drop into the door.
Consequence: The window may shatter into the passenger cabin causing a risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace either the passenger's and/or the driver's front door window glass, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) (manufacturer campaign R73 & R74).
Defect, as filed: Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda odyssey vehicles. If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from the motor due to insufficient stiffness of the rod.
Consequence: The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) (manufacturer campaign R72).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2011 Honda Odyssey (black) against all 2011 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2011 | Odyssey line | All 2011 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 256.3 | 77.4 | 132.1 |
| Service Brakes | 155.5 | 40.9 | 43.7 |
| Power Train | 67.2 | 252 | 91.7 |
| Structure | 58.8 | 106 | 42.2 |
| Tires | 50.4 | 19.2 | 11 |
| Engine | 50.4 | 48.2 | 118.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 | 256.3 | 77.4 | 132.1 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 155.5 | 40.9 | 43.7 |
| Power Train | 16 | 67.2 | 252 | 91.7 |
| Structure | 14 | 58.8 | 106 | 42.2 |
| Tires | 12 | 50.4 | 19.2 | 11 |
| Engine | 12 | 50.4 | 48.2 | 118.1 |
| Seats | 10 | 42 | 18.5 | 10.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 42 | 37.3 | 56.3 |
| Steering | 9 | 37.8 | 47.5 | 100.1 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 33.6 | 57.5 | 124.4 |
| Visibility | 5 | 21 | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 21 | 49.1 | 7.2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 21 | 30.3 | 44.6 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 16.8 | 16.6 | 11.1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 4 | 16.8 | 8.6 | 26.3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 12.6 | 22.7 | 24.1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 12.6 | 8.8 | 31.1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12.6 | 44.7 | 16.1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 12.6 | 6.8 | 11.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 12.6 | 3.3 | 13.2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 8.4 | 17 | 4 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 8.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 8.4 | 37.1 | 5.6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 8.4 | 11.5 | 44.2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 4.2 | 3 | 0.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4.2 | 10.7 | 9.9 |
191 unique complaints, 238 component mentions; 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP26005 | Defect petition | Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 13 Jul 2026 | 24 Sep 2026 | — |
Other Honda Odyssey model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1994 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 95 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 69 | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 19 | 1,124,875 |
| 1998 | 3 | 65 | 2,564,716 |
| 1999 | 9 | 506 | 3,225,033 |
| 2000 | 6 | 656 | 2,479,562 |
| 2001 | 1 | 579 | 875,966 |
| 2002 | 10 | 931 | 15,452,333 |
| 2003 | 15 | 889 | 17,132,839 |
| 2004 | 13 | 551 | 13,695,002 |
| 2005 | 8 | 786 | 1,636,499 |
| 2006 | 3 | 648 | 2,548,635 |
| 2007 | 4 | 754 | 2,114,822 |
| 2008 | 4 | 461 | 1,688,749 |
| 2009 | 3 | 168 | 932,983 |
| 2010 | 1 | 188 | 886,815 |
| 2011 | 5 | 191 | 2,225,311 |
| 2012 | 5 | 173 | 2,393,348 |
| 2013 | 6 | 133 | 4,884,069 |
| 2014 | 5 | 206 | 4,210,606 |
| 2015 | 6 | 106 | 4,185,842 |
| 2016 | 6 | 74 | 4,193,305 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 3,297,396 |
| 2018 | 16 | 105 | 6,665,028 |
| 2019 | 20 | 22 | 8,091,131 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | 7,989,567 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 5,331,650 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 5,331,222 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 3,800,230 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 100,097 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 99,911 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 99,911 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Honda Odyssey model years · Honda: 67 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Honda Odyssey have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 17V725000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Nov 2017 and concerns seats:mid/rear assembly. Across all model years the Honda Odyssey line has 82 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2011 Honda Odyssey complain about most?
Electrical System: 61 of 238 component mentions (256.3 per 1,000). Next is service brakes with 37. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.