Recall 18V795 covers 107,774 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey minivans for power sliding door latch defects. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 107,774 2018-2019 Odyssey minivans because the power sliding door latch assemblies can stick and fail to latch to the door strikers. An improperly latched sliding door can open while the vehicle is moving, increasing injury risk; Honda dealers will repair the latches free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The power sliding door latch assembly on a 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey is the hardware that pulls the sliding door closed and locks it against the door strikers. Those strikers are fixed metal catches on the body side of the van. When the system works normally, the front and rear latches grab those strikers so the door stays shut while the van is parked or moving.
On affected Odyssey vans, mechanical parts inside the rear latch assembly stick. When that happens, the rear latch does not move freely, and it restricts the front and rear latches from fully locking onto the strikers. The door can look closed even though the latch system has not secured it the way it was designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on sound or normal door movement alone to confirm the sliding door is latched.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Honda Odyssey | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | Latch |
| Units affected | 107,774 |
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 a power sliding door fails to latch, the door can open while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of injury. Before driving, make sure both power sliding doors close and latch; if a door does not latch, park the vehicle and call a Honda dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free power-sliding-door rear latch replacement that fixes doors that stick and fail to latch.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V795 when you call.
- Keep passengers clear of the sliding doors while driving until the repair is complete, and stop using any door that does not latch fully.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies so the doors latch properly to the door strikers. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Honda says the new vehicle warranty would have covered this repair without owner payment, so there is no separate reimbursement program for repairs before the recall notice. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 9, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 10, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| November 10, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 20, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 3, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V795?
Recall 18V795 covers 107,774 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey vans with power sliding door rear latch assemblies that can stick and fail to latch to the door strikers. Honda dealers will replace the left and right rear latch assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 18V795. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free left and right power sliding door rear latch replacement. Reference recall 18V795, or Honda recall numbers Z33 and O36, when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies free of charge at any franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk for this Honda Odyssey recall?
The safety risk is a power sliding door that does not latch and opens while the van is moving. That increases the risk of injury to passengers. Until the repair is complete, confirm both power sliding doors are fully closed before driving.
What if I bought my Honda Odyssey used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Odyssey is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer or Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V795000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V795 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V795000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (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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