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2013 Honda Odyssey: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 210 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
210complaints
17crashes reported
4fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine69 · 33%
  • Service Brakes55 · 26%
  • Structure20 · 10%
  • Electrical System15 · 7%
  • Steering14 · 7%
  • Power Train12 · 6%
  • Unknown Or Other12 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control12 · 6%
  • Air Bags11 · 5%
  • Seats9 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

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 servic

Engine

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 didn’t tell me they didn’t tell others. thi

Electrical System

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

Engine

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Odyssey. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.