# Service bulletins for the 2012 Honda Odyssey

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.

133 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [16003](/bulletins/10211610.md), 2022-05-09, Service bulletin: TRAILER HITCHES. The trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating \(GAWR\) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
- [16003 JW5](/bulletins/10211584.md), 2022-05-09, Service bulletin: TRAILER HITCHES. On some 2011\-14 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating \(GAWR\) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
- [03382](/bulletins/10211577.md), 2022-05-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless transmitter ? B\-pillar switch \(if equipped\) ? Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
- [APD04142022901](/bulletins/10211092.md), 2022-05-06, Service bulletin: TRAILER HITCHES. Dealer message \- On January 23, 2016, American Honda announced a product update for 2011\-14 Odyssey vehicles. The trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating \(GAWR\) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
- [033823](/bulletins/10204282.md), 2021-12-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Honda Job Aid \- Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting.
- [SB\-16\-003 03049](/bulletins/10193316.md), 2021-05-14, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BACKGROUND There is a software problem within the audio\-navigation unit that may cause the display screen, including any video images, to go blank and the unit to stop working.
- [JW5\-00020414](/bulletins/10193130.md), 2021-05-12, Service bulletin: TRAILER HITCHES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. On some 2011\-2014 Odyssey vehicles, the trailer hitch weight was not properly calculated into the gross axle weight rating \(GAWR\) on the vehicle certification label. This can create a situation where the vehicle exceeds the indicated gross axle weight rating.
- [AJA48014\-03382](/bulletins/10193014.md), 2021-05-12, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won’t open or close by using the following? • Power sliding door main switch on the dash • Keyless transmitter • B\-pillar switch \(if equipped\) • Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
- [APaS02262021902](/bulletins/10187885.md), 2021-03-02, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2011\-2016 CR\-Zs, 2010\-2014 Insights, \& 2011\-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
- [APaS02102021902](/bulletins/10187292.md), 2021-02-18, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2011\-2016 CR\-Zs, 2010\-2014 Insights, \& 2011\-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
- [APaS01222021909](/bulletins/10186024.md), 2021-01-30, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2011\-2016 CR\-Zs, 2010\-2014 Insights, \& 2011\-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
- [A07\-030](/bulletins/10186009.md), 2021-01-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. "Service Bulletin \- There are several A/C leak detection tools available. \-Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector \-Ultrasonic Leak Detector \-Leak Dye"
- [APaS01062021907](/bulletins/10185509.md), 2021-01-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2011\-2016 CR\-Zs, 2010\-2014 Insights, \& 2011\-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
- [APaS12102020902](/bulletins/10184333.md), 2020-12-19, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2011\-2016 CR\-Zs, 2010\-2014 Insights, \& 2011\-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
- [A13\-081](/bulletins/10181078.md), 2020-10-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin \- American Honda announced a powertrain warranty extension in 2013 as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12\-cv\-1377\-SI \(N.D. Cal.\). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on. American Honda is extending the powertrain warranty to cover repairs related to engine misfire \(that triggers DTCs P0301 through P0304\) to 8 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase and has settled a class action based on this remedial measure.
- [DOR\-M9J4S\-07](/bulletins/10177599.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- [DOR\-M3J3F\-07](/bulletins/10177598.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- [APP05122020](/bulletins/10175300.md), 2020-05-19, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message \- The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out\! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve."
- [A20\-023](/bulletins/10172366.md), 2020-03-11, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin \- The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
- [AAW10212019](/bulletins/10166794.md), 2019-10-29, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Dealer Message \- On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
- [A19\-058](/bulletins/10164452.md), 2019-09-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Service Bulletin \- This warranty extension only applies to 2012 Odyssey vehicles painted NH\-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, wraps, dents, collision damage, customerinduced damage, etc.
- [A19\-056](/bulletins/10164450.md), 2019-09-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Service Bulletin \- This warranty extension only applies to 2011\-12 Odyssey vehicles painted NH\-578 Taffeta White. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, wraps, dents, collision damage, customerinduced damage, etc.
- [ONL6R108092019\_2](/bulletins/10163813.md), 2019-08-14, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Owner Notification Letter \- On some 2011\-12 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
- [ONL6R108092019\_1](/bulletins/10163812.md), 2019-08-14, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Owner Notification Letter \- On some 2012 Odyssey models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
- [AAW08072019](/bulletins/10163798.md), 2019-08-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Dealer Message \- In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR\-V and Fit models due to paint defects under S/B\# 19\-055, 19\-056, 19 057, 19\-058 and 19\-064. It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins \(and below\) or your claim may be debited.

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