Large Recall NHTSA · 16V933000 Reported December 27, 2016

Second row outboard seats may stay unlocked

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Seats · 633,753 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V933000
Manufacturer Campaign
KD5
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
633,753
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 27, 2016
Completion Rate
80.78

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 16V933000 or campaign KD5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V933000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V933000?

NHTSA recall 16V933000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on December 27, 2016. It addresses: Second row outboard seats may stay unlocked. The recall affects approximately 633,753 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V933000 or the manufacturer campaign number KD5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.