Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 19V-299 · 2018–2019 Honda Odyssey
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 19V-299 covers 50,504 2018–2019 Honda Odyssey for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V299000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to unexpectedly reboot. Upon rebooting, the TCU may shift the transmission to the "Park" position, possibly damaging the parking rod.
The risk
A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will ensure the battery terminal connections are secure and will update the TCU software, free of charge. Additionally, the parking rod effectiveness will be checked. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z4J, Y4K.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 27 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2017 to April 14, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.