Recall 13V382 covers 270 2013 Honda Odyssey and Pilot vehicles for soft engine pistons that can fail and stall. Free repair at franchised Honda dealers.
Honda is recalling 270 2013 Odyssey and Pilot vehicles because an engine piston was built without proper heat treatment, leaving it too soft and prone to premature wear. A worn piston can suddenly fail and stall the engine, increasing crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The piston is the moving metal part inside each engine cylinder. In 2013 Honda Odyssey and Pilot vehicles, pistons move up and down as fuel burns, turning combustion pressure into the force that spins the crankshaft and moves the vehicle. The piston has to stay hard enough to handle heat, pressure, and constant contact with the cylinder wall.
On affected vehicles, the piston was not heat-treated correctly during manufacturing. Heat treatment is the process that gives the metal its required hardness. Without that hardness, the piston is more vulnerable to premature wear during normal engine operation. As the piston wears, it no longer fits and moves inside the cylinder the way Honda designed it to.
The NHTSA filing for campaign 13V382 does not list an owner-visible warning sign. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers both the Odyssey and Pilot from the 2013 model year, with the engine listed as the affected component.
| 2013 Honda Odyssey | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Pilot | Engine |
| Units affected | 270 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A worn piston can fail suddenly and stall the engine, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine stalls, steer to a safe place, stop, and contact a Honda dealer before driving farther. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Honda Odyssey or Pilot is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask whether the free engine short-block replacement is ready for your VIN.
- Schedule the engine short-block replacement that fixes premature piston wear linked to engine stalling.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V382 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull over safely if the engine stalls or runs abnormally.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the engine short block, the lower engine assembly that includes the cylinders and rotating parts. Honda's remedy says owner notification began on September 16, 2013, but this record does not mark the remedy as currently available. Once the dealer repair is available, the short block replacement is free under the recall. If your 2013 Odyssey or Pilot is included, ask the Honda service desk to confirm the short block replacement listed for recall 13V382.
Timeline
| August 27, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V382?
Recall 13V382 covers 270 2013 Honda Odyssey and Pilot vehicles with engine pistons that received improper heat treatment during manufacturing. The piston hardness level is insufficient, which can lead to premature wear, sudden piston failure, engine stall, and increased crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013 Honda Odyssey or Pilot is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V382. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the engine short block replacement. Reference recall 13V382, or Honda recall number JB4 for Odyssey and JB5 for Pilot.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall repair began on September 16, 2013.
Is it safe to drive my 2013 Honda Odyssey or Pilot?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety risk is an engine stall if a worn piston suddenly fails. If your vehicle stalls or runs poorly, pull over safely and contact a franchised Honda dealer about the free engine short block replacement.
What if I bought my Honda Odyssey or Pilot used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013 Honda Odyssey or Pilot is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 13V382.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V382000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V382 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V382000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall 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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →