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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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A16-0602018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Service bulletin - Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch. Replaced by 17-052, 2012-13 Odyssey: Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch
TS-WI-02562018-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit switch to be tripped consistently. If the up limit switch is not engaged, a vehicle may not come out of park or the conversion may not operate properly next time it is deployed
Service Bulletin2018-03-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.
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.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A16-0632018-03-05. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. Service bulletin - The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures. There is an internal failure of the tailgate outer handle switch.
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.
ATS1802052018-02-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, customers will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys with a complaint of the power sliding doors detaching from rollers. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFI -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SUSPENSION. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
A13-0812018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
DLR MSG - RFI -2018-02-21. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SUSPENSION. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
TS-WI-02562018-02-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer. This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit switch to be tripped consistently. If the up limit switch is not engaged, a vehicle may not come out of park or the conversion may not operate properly next time it is deployed
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.
DLR MSG - RFI -2018-02-12. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
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.
A17120G2018-01-16. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; SEATS. Servicenews Article - Anytime you release the rear latches on the second-row outer seats, make sure the seats are securely latched when you put the seats back into position. This is particularly important when doing S/B 16-108, Safety Recall: Second Row (Both Outer) Seats, which requires removal of the second-row outer seats to install bracket and spring kits.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.