CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Honda Odyssey has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 4 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (69 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2013 Honda Odyssey recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 2013 Honda Odyssey problems
Problem areas named in the 210 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 69 |
| Service Brakes | 55 |
| Structure | 20 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Seats | 9 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started driving abnormally rough. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with oil-fouled spark plugs. The contact was informed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the Technical Service Bulletin: 13-081 but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that a goodwill discount of 60 p
Honda has a known defect with the engine of these vehicles. Specifically the 2013 that I own. I contacted them years ago when their first warranty extension expired because I was never contacted and my vehicle exhibited symptoms right after expiration( bulletin 13-061). Now they have done it again with bulletin 25-061. It expired Jan 2026 and they NEVER notified me, if they didnât tell me they didnât tell others. This is ridiculous and they should be ashamed and forced to fix my vehicle. This is a $6000 dollar repair due to their oversight. I contacted them in the past and my vehicle is actively registered so I should have gotten a notice for this available extension. Honda should be hel
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat heater was malfunctioning. The contact stated that upon engaging the seat heater, the seat heater was intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact noticed a strong burning odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was duplicated. The dealer retrieved DTC: B1C61; and recommended that the front driver's side seat back element and cushion heater be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,900.
My 2013 Honda Odyssey showed a Check Engine Light and came to your Dealership. Initially agent said that it will cover by warranty and later he said that it will not cover by warranty. He is saying that it is expired and it would have been fixed if that showed up in that time frame. I called Honda Recall dept (888 234 2138) yesterday (12/03/2025) and spoke to one lady (later found that her name is Sandra). She said that it has still warranty on Piston Rings and Spark plugs clean up. In the mean time there was an emergency on their site and she asked me to disconnect the call a they need to leave the building immediately. She didn't get a chance to give her name. I asked her to document and
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH at nighttime, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle started shuddering while driving at 25 MPH. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby independent mechanic and caught another ride to her destination. The contact returned to the vehicle the following morning and drove the vehicle to the mechanic's parking lot. The independent mechanic retrieved DTC: P0303. The contact was informed of an engine cylinder misfire and that the failure was related to an unknown Exte
2013 Honda Odyssey safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (12.7% rollover risk) |
2013 Honda Odyssey questions
Does the 2013 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Honda Odyssey: Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Second-row seats can tip forward during braking; Second-row seat can unlock and shift, raising crash injury risk; Engine; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
Based on 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (69), Service Brakes (55), Structure (20).
How safe is the 2013 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2013 Honda Odyssey up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.