Recall 21V432 affects 649 2022 Honda Odyssey vehicles for second-row outboard seat rails that do not lock. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 649 2022 Odyssey vehicles because deformed seat rail locking mechanisms on the second-row outboard seats can keep the rails from locking. A seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly and increase injury risk, and Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second-row outboard seat in the 2022 Honda Odyssey rides on metal seat rails that let the seat slide and then lock into position. The locking mechanism is the latch system inside those rails. Its job is to hold the seat in the selected position once the passenger seat is adjusted.
On affected Odysseys, the second-row outboard seat rails were manually adjusted during assembly. That process deformed the locking mechanism on the seat rail. When the latch is bent out of shape, the rail is not secured the way Honda designed it, so the seat is left able to move instead of staying locked in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. Honda's factory inspections found movement in a second-row outboard seat after assembly, so an owner should not rely on noise, looseness, or visible damage to tell whether the seat rail is affected.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Honda Odyssey | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 649 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Honda Odyssey is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A second-row outboard seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and avoid using any seat position that will not latch securely. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free second-row outboard seat-frame replacement that fixes seat rails that do not lock into place.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V432 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of the second-row outboard seats until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces both second-row outboard seat frames. The work addresses seat rail locking mechanisms that can prevent the seats from locking into place. Replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Honda uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you've already paid for a related seat frame or seat rail repair, submit documentation through Honda customer service for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 7, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| June 7, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 19, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 19, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 4, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V432?
Recall 21V432 covers 649 2022 Honda Odyssey vehicles with second-row outboard seat rail locking mechanisms that can fail to lock the seat into place. A seat that moves unexpectedly increases injury risk. Honda dealers will replace both second-row outboard seat frames for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 21V432. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule replacement of both second-row outboard seat frames. Reference recall number 21V432 or Honda recall code YBE when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will replace both second-row outboard seat frames free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer.
Is it safe to drive my 2022 Honda Odyssey before the seat repair?
This recall is about the second-row outboard seats, not a do-not-drive order. The risk is that an unlocked seat can move unexpectedly and increase injury risk. Until the repair is complete, confirm the second-row seats are locked before each trip and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Honda Odyssey used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Honda's owner letter mailed August 4, 2021, check your VIN and ask a franchised Honda dealer about recall 21V432 or Honda recall code YBE.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V432000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V432 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V432000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →