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HighNHTSA·21V432000·Announced 2021-07-06

2022 Honda Odyssey Second-Row Seat Frames May Unlock Unexpectedly

Honda is recalling 2022 Odyssey vehicles because second-row outboard seat frames have deformed locking mechanisms that may prevent them from locking into place. Unlocked seats could move unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural seating defect affecting passenger safety, as deformed frames can allow seats to unlock and move unexpectedly. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles. The second-row outboard seat frames have deformed locking mechanisms that may prevent the seat rails from locking into place. Approximately 649 vehicles are affected by this defect.

A seat that is not properly locked into place can move unexpectedly during vehicle operation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. This safety defect particularly impacts the security of passengers seated in the second row.

Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2021. Dealers will replace the second-row outboard seat frames free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2022 HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Seating System
Hazard
  • seat-frame-defect
  • unsecured-seating
Affected units
649

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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