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Service bulletin A17-090

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10201205
Published by NHTSA2021-09-09
Manufacturer's numberA17-090
Manufacturer's date2021-09-03
NHTSA componentVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the rear window switch internal software enters an unstable condition and cannot recover, making the window switch inoperable.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, Glass, wipers and mirrors, Power windows, Software

Vehicles listed
HONDA ODYSSEY2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20V4390002020-07-28. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
A22-0102022-07-07. Service bulletin. Service bulletin - When activating the sliding door power window auto-up feature, the window rolls up halfway and then rolls back down. There could be a pinch detection software compatibility issue between the power window regulator control unit and the rear window switch.
A22-0012022-02-04. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - On February 22, 2022 the current 3G network that the vehicle connects to for services, will no longer be in-service. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Over the Air Update (OTA) is required to connect to the VoLTE network to continue communications.
A21-0102021-02-18. Service bulletin. "Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging inside one or more injectors. One or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]) - P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]) - P0300-P0306 (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank]) American Honda is extending the warranty on these repairs to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first."
A20-1002021-02-18. Service bulletin. "Service Bulletin - The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter. Additionally, debris from the high pressure pump or the fuel injector machining process can cause internal wear or clogging inside one or more injectors. One or more of the following DTCs may be stored: - P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]) - P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]) - P0300-P0306 (misfire) - P219A (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 1, rear bank]) - P219B (air-fuel ratio variation of cylinder [bank 2, front bank]) American Honda is extending the warranty on these repairs to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first."
A19-0972019-09-18. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - Vehicles with system software version B.1.0.24 or higher now have the capability to log MOST bus network failures.
ONL6PW022120192019-02-26. Service bulletin. Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The rear window switch has an internal issue, which may make the window switch inoperable.
6WG 3-30-20182018-04-16. Service bulletin. Customer letter - Your 2018 Odyssey has a new feature that lets them automatically download the latest connectivity (navigation, and rear entertainment) software when located in a Honda dealer?s service area. This lets you receive the latest updates and fixes for known problems. Your 2018 Odyssey does not meet the design specifications, and you may not be able to receive the latest software. In addition, the vehicle?s navigation application may slow down when cumulative off-road driving (parking lots, gated communities, private roads) is done. Map scrolling and search operation may be delayed or appear not to work.
6WF 3-30-20182018-04-16. Service bulletin. Customer letter - Your 2018 Odyssey has a new feature that lets them automatically download the latest connectivity (navigation, rear entertainment) software when located in a Honda dealer?s service area. This lets you receive the latest updates and fixes. Your Odyssey does not meet the design specifications and you may not be able to receive the latest software.
A17-0362018-03-05. Service bulletin. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
Customer Letter2018-01-16. Service bulletin. Customer letter - On your 2018 Odyssey, the rear window switch has an internal issue, which may make the window switch inoperable.