Honda recall 17V725 covers 806,936 2011-2017 Odyssey vehicles with second-row seats that can tip forward. Free repair at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 806,936 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey minivans because a second-row outboard seat that is set between its two floor positions will not latch properly and can tip forward during braking. That movement increases injury risk, and the Honda dealer repair will be free once Honda finalizes it.
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What's wrong?
The second row outboard seats in the 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey are designed to slide side to side between two floor positions. When the seat is set correctly, its latch locks onto a metal striker in the vehicle floor. That striker is the anchor point that keeps the seat upright and fixed during normal driving and braking.
On affected Odysseys, the seat can be placed between the two intended side positions during installation. In that position, the latch does not fully engage the floor striker. The seat is still in the second row, but it is not properly locked to the floor, so braking force can tip the seat forward unexpectedly.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue depends on how the seat is attached to the floor, not on a part wearing out over time or a dashboard alert.
Who's affected?
Each listed Odyssey model year points to the same rear seat assembly component.
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
| 2013 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
| 2014 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
| 2015 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
| 2016 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
| 2017 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 806,936 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If an affected second-row seat tips forward during braking, a passenger in that seat faces a higher injury risk. The brakes still slow the vehicle, but the seat movement changes how the passenger is restrained in a stop. Confirm your VIN and arrange the recall repair when Honda opens it. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Watch for Honda's recall notice if you have not received one; owner notices were mailed on April 2, 2018.
- Ask a franchised Honda dealer whether the free bracket repair for the second row outboard floor strikers is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 17V725 and Honda recall S0G when you call.
- Secure the second row outboard seats carefully before driving, and stop using a seat position that does not latch fully to the floor striker.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available, a Honda technician installs a bracket on the second row outboard floor strikers so the affected seats latch to the vehicle floor as intended. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Honda has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related second row seat-latch repair, contact Honda Customer Support and Campaign Center with your repair documentation and ask how to submit a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 17, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| November 18, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 18, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 2, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V725?
Recall 17V725 covers 806,936 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles with second-row outboard seats that can fail to latch fully to the floor striker. If the seat tips forward during braking, injury risk increases. Honda dealers install floor-striker brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 17V725. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask to schedule the second-row seat bracket repair. Reference recall number 17V725 or Honda recall number S0G when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Honda dealers install the second-row outboard floor-striker brackets free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V725?
The safety risk is a second-row outboard seat tipping forward during braking. The recall involves seats positioned between their two side-to-side latch positions, which prevents a proper latch to the floor striker and increases injury risk.
What if I bought my Honda Odyssey used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Odyssey is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 17V725 or Honda recall number S0G.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V725000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V725 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V725000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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