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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

136 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A26-0012026-02-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. 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.
A25-0612025-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. 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.
ONL6Z60720252025-08-08. Other. ENGINE. Owner Notification Letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. 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 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on.
A25-0612025-07-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge. Oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. 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.
AEBM061720259012025-07-02. Other. ENGINE. Dealer Message - Piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil sludge build-up, which can cause oil to adhere to the spark plug, potentially leading to carbon fouling and misfire triggering DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
A25-0612025-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire.
A13-0812020-10-14. 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-072020-07-27. 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-072020-07-27. 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.
A20-0232020-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
A13-0812019-06-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension 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. This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law.
A13-0812019-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. "Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension 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."
Service Bulletin2018-07-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0404 (EGR valve circuit range/performance problem).
A13-0812018-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension 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.
A13-0812018-05-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin - 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.
Service Bulletin2018-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
A13-0812018-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension 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.
Service Bulletin2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension 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 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
Service Bulletin2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension 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 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
Service Bulletin2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with one or more misfire DTC(s) P0301 thru P0304 (Number 1-4 cylinder misfire detected). DTC P3400 (rocker arm oil pressure switch B) and/or P3497 (rocker arm oil pressure switch C) may also be stored.
A13-0812017-06-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. SERVICE BULLETIN - THE PISTON RINGS ON CERTAIN CYLINDERS MAY ROTATE AND ALIGN WHICH CAN LEAD TO SPARK PLUG FOULING. THIS CAN SET DTCS P0301 THROUGH P0304 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.
ATS1607152017-06-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERE’S ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE.
A13-0812017-05-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). "SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXTENSION 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."
A13-0952017-05-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); EQUIPMENT. SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0404 (EGR VALVE CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM) RESULTING FROM EXTENDED DRIVING, THE PCM MAY COMMAND EXCESSIVELY HIGH LIFT EGR VALUES THAT MAY DAMAGE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE EGR VALVE.
WE - A13-0812017-05-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS ANNOUNCING A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXTENSION 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."

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