Recall 11V602 covers 9 2012 Honda Odyssey vehicles with an improperly torqued front suspension damper nut. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 9 2012 Odyssey minivans because the front right lower suspension damper bolt retention nut needs inspection for improper torque. If the nut loosens, the wheel assembly can shift inward, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is in the front suspension of the 2012 Honda Odyssey. The lower suspension damper bolt helps hold the front right damper in place. The damper is the part that controls wheel movement and body bounce after bumps, so its mounting hardware has to stay tight.
On affected Odyssey vans, the concern is an under-torqued retention nut on that front right lower damper bolt. Torque is the tightening force applied during assembly. Without enough tightening force, the nut can loosen over normal driving, and the damper mounting point will not stay secured as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the nut has started to loosen, an owner can hear a new rattle, clunk, or suspension noise from the front right side, but Honda did not identify a specific warning that appears before the nut loosens.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | front suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 9 |
Not every 2012 Honda Odyssey is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the nut loosens, the front hub assembly is held by one bolt. The wheel assembly can shift to an extreme inward angle, causing loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and schedule the recall repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 if your VIN is included or the repair history is unclear.
- Ask a franchised Honda dealer to confirm the free front right lower suspension damper bolt retention nut repair, which secures the hub and wheel assembly.
- Reference recall number 11V602 when you call Honda or the dealer.
- Avoid driving until Honda confirms the retention nut repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
For an included 2012 Odyssey, a Honda technician checks the front right lower suspension damper bolt retention nut and corrects the fastener as needed so it is tightened properly. Honda reported that all 9 owners were contacted by phone on December 19, 2011, and that vehicles were repaired as necessary free of charge. If your VIN is still flagged for campaign 11V602, ask a Honda dealer to confirm completion and close the recall at no charge.
Timeline
| December 19, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V602?
Recall 11V602 covers 9 2012 Honda Odyssey vehicles with a front right lower suspension damper bolt retention nut that was not tightened to the proper torque. If the nut loosens, steering can be lost. Honda repaired affected vehicles as necessary for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 11V602. If it is included, contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 11V602. Honda's remedy says affected vehicles were repaired as necessary free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy for recall 11V602 says affected vehicles were repaired as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of steering. In recall 11V602, Honda reported that a loose retention nut can leave the front hub assembly attached by 1 bolt, allowing the wheel assembly to shift inward and increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Honda Odyssey used?
The free recall repair still follows the vehicle. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Odyssey is included in recall 11V602, even if Honda contacted the first owner by phone on December 19, 2011.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V602000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V602 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V602000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →