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2018 HONDA ODYSSEY Recalled by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Date: December 4, 2019
Company: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2018 HONDA ODYSSEY. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A damaged parking rod can allow the vehicle to roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report