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2009 Honda Odyssey Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 932,983 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14V112000 2014-03-14 886,815 affected
Defect

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a…

STRUCTURE 12V062000 2012-02-16 45,747 affected
Defect

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO…

Consequence

STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

PARKING BRAKE 09V057000 2009-02-18 421 affected
Defect

HONDA IS RECALLING 421 MY 2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE INSTALLED. THE BRAKE HOSE CAN CONTACT THE CALIPER BOLT AND OVER TIME A HOLE MAY DEVELOP WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

Consequence

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT BRAKE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
42
2fires4injuries
ENGINE
34
5fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
16
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
15
STEERING
8
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
7
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
AIR BAGS
6
2crashes2injuries
SUSPENSION
6
1injuries
Total complaints243

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Passenger side slider won’t shut, driver’s side slider won’t latch. Driver side door suddenly opens when driving!!!! Honda dealer tech found worn bushing on passenger side center rollers, faulty, driver side, sliding door rear latch, passenger side, outer handle cable popped out. Check…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-04-18

“The contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey. The contact stated while underneath the vehicle, he became aware that there was severe rust on the muffler. The contact stated that there were flakes on the ground. The contact touched the muffler and put a hole in the plate. The manufacturer and dealer were…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2024-08-23

“Honda installed a vcm (variable cylinder management) in this engine which shuts down the back three cylinders to save fuel when the car warms up. You’ll know when it kicks in when you see eco on your dash. When the cylinders shut down it starts an abnormal wear and tear on those cylinders. High…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-05-30

“Windshield wipers and also the key fob and the sliding doors as well as the blinkers do not work all at the same time first time it’s ever happened. It was december 8, 2023 and now it happened again in january 29 of 2024 and the issue still persisted when I look this issue up this has been an…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2023-12-08

“Windshield wipers and also the key fob and the sliding doors as well as the blinkers do not work all at the same time first time it’s ever happened. It was december 8, 2023 and now it happened again in january 29 of 2024 and the issue still persisted when I look this issue up this has been an…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2023-12-08

“Windshield wipers and also the key fob and the sliding doors as well as the blinkers do not work all at the same time first time it’s ever happened. It was december 8, 2023 and now it happened again in january 29 of 2024 and the issue still persisted when I look this issue up this has been an…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-12-08

“The contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact’s handicapped wife was trapped in the vehicle. The contact had to remove the door handle to unlock the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · reported 2023-03-05

“The contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact’s handicapped wife was trapped in the vehicle. The contact had to remove the door handle to unlock the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 2023-03-05

Defect investigations

Investigation EQ12010 Opened 2012-09-28 · closed 2012-12-31

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing

Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.

Investigation PE11034 Opened 2011-09-23 · closed 2012-02-29

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power…

Investigation PE11034 Opened 2011-09-23 · closed 2012-02-29

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power…

Investigation PE11034 Opened 2011-09-23 · closed 2012-02-29

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power…

Investigation PE11034 Opened 2011-09-23 · closed 2012-02-29

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power…

Investigation PE11034 Opened 2011-09-23 · closed 2012-02-29

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power…

Investigation PE11034 Opened 2011-09-23 · closed 2012-02-29

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Honda Odyssey as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.