Recall 11V181 covers 2,800 2011 Honda Odyssey vans for front window glass that can leave its track and shatter. Free repair at Honda dealers.
Honda is recalling 2,800 2011 Odyssey vehicles because the driver or front passenger power window can come off its track, stop working, or drop into the door. If the glass shatters into the passenger cabin, occupants face a risk of injury, and the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver and front passenger power windows on the 2011 Honda Odyssey ride in tracks inside each front door. Those tracks guide the glass while the power window mechanism raises or lowers it from the switch. When the glass stays in the track, it moves evenly and seals the door opening.
In this recall, the front door window glass can come off its track. Once that happens, the window no longer follows the guide path inside the door. It can stop moving, refuse to roll up or down, or drop down into the door panel. The problem is with the window's position in the track, not the owner's use of the switch.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the glass suddenly binds, stops, or falls into the door, the window has already moved out of its normal path and needs dealer attention.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,800 |
Not every 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Front door window glass that breaks can send shards into the passenger cabin and injure occupants. The risk is inside the cabin, so schedule the recall repair soon and avoid placing passengers against the affected door glass. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to ask whether the free front-door-window-glass replacement is open for your VIN.
- Tell the dealer the recall covers driver and front passenger door windows that come off track, become inoperative, or drop into the door.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V181 when you call.
- Keep occupants clear of the affected window area until the repair is complete because glass can shatter into the cabin.
What happens at the repair
Honda's remedy calls for a Honda technician to replace the affected front door window glass on the passenger side, driver side, or both sides, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2011, but the filing does not list a current remedy status. If your VIN is included, ask a Honda dealer to confirm parts and scheduling before bringing the Odyssey in for service. The dealer repair is free once available.
Timeline
| March 21, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V181?
Recall 11V181 covers 2,800 2011 Honda Odyssey vehicles with driver and front passenger power-window glass that can come off track, stop operating, or drop into the door. If the glass shatters into the passenger cabin, occupants face injury risk. Honda dealers replace the affected front door window glass for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 11V181. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the front door window glass replacement. Reference recall number 11V181 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Honda's remedy states that dealers will replace the passenger and/or driver front door window glass free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost at a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is glass entering the passenger cabin. The affected front door window glass can come off track, become inoperable, drop into the door, or shatter into the cabin, creating an injury risk for vehicle occupants.
What if I bought this Honda Odyssey used?
The free repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Honda Odyssey is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 11V181 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V181000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V181 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V181000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →