The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The seat belt tongue for the third row center seating position may not be compatible with the latch, preventing the seat belt from latching securely. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
If in the event of a crash, the seat belt cannot restrain the occupant they have an increased risk of being injured.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF7.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-397 (17V397000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | KF7 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Seat belts |
| Report date | June 23, 2017 |
| Owners notified | July 31, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,927 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-397 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row center seat belt to make sure that it has the correct tongue, replacing the seat belt, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,927 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.