CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Honda Odyssey has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 6 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (58 reports).
2012 Honda Odyssey recalls
Second-row seats can tip forward during braking
Some second-row outboard seats in these minivans can slide to one of two positions and may not latch properly to the floor striker if they are left between those positions during installation.
Second-row seat can unlock and shift, raising crash injury risk
Certain Honda Odyssey vehicles have a second-row outboard seat release lever that can stay in the unlocked position.
Most common 2012 Honda Odyssey problems
Problem areas named in the 245 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 58 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Electrical System | 37 |
| Structure | 25 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Seats | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
What owners report
My vehicle electrical system has been acting up since I got vehicle and I don't know where to take vehicle for recent recalls to fix it.
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the clock on the vehicle was flashing, causing a distraction to the driver while driving. The contact stated that the flashing of the clock was controlled by satellite GPS, and the system could not be reset. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen displayed "0:00", and the navigation system was inoperable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
I own a Honda Odyssey equipped with the Auto Idle Stop (automatic engine start-stop) system. The feature has not operated properly and behaves inconsistently. In addition to frequently failing to engage when the vehicle is stopped, I have experienced several instances where the engine shut off as part of the Auto Idle Stop function and then failed to restart promptly when I attempted to proceed. On several occasions, while stopped at red lights on major roads and highways, the vehicle stalled and took a considerable amount of time to restart. During these incidents, I was unable to move the vehicle when traffic began moving, leaving me stranded in active traffic lanes and creating a signifi
piston rings wore out prematurely on our 2012 honda odyssey. this was caused by the vcm system. its a known issue on hondas. it only had 88,600 miles at the time. we were driving our 2012 honda odyssey in december 2023. the check engine light began to flash. it starting running rough. we had it towed to a honda dealer for inspection. they pulled codes p303 and p304. they said the rings were worn and spark plugs fouled. they said this is a common issue because of the vcm. they peformed a rering job and with all parts and labor the cost came to $4000. we are very disgusted that this issue was already known by honda and they failed to place the vehicle on recall or wave the repair cost. th
2012 Honda Odyssey questions
Does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Honda Odyssey: Second-row seats can tip forward during braking; Second-row seat can unlock and shift, raising crash injury risk; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Air Bags; Suspension:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
Based on 245 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (58), Engine (39), Electrical System (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Honda Odyssey has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.