IllustrationLOW BATTERY INDICATOR - TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, NO INTERIOR LIGHTS. DEALER SAID TO DRIVE MORE YET I RETURNED LAST EVENING FROM A 425 MILE DRIVE. *TR
2011 Honda Odyssey
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Honda Odyssey do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 249.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
930–25K
3425–50K
1850–75K
1475–100K
19100–150K
3150K+
181 reports with mileage · 52 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
65 reportsLOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME WE GET INTO OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES TO HAVE THEM FIX IT AND THEY TELL ME TO DRIVE IT MORE. I HAVE CHARGED THE BATTERY AT LEAST 5 TIMES MYSELF AND THE WARNING WILL ALWAYS RETURN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF WITH THE WARNING MAKING IT VERY HARD …
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LOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME WE GET INTO OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES TO HAVE THEM FIX IT AND THEY TELL ME TO DRIVE IT MORE. I HAVE CHARGED THE BATTERY AT LEAST 5 TIMES MYSELF AND THE WARNING WILL ALWAYS RETURN. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF WITH THE WARNING MAKING IT VERY HARD AND UNSAFE TO LOAD SMALL CHILDREN INTO THE VEHICLE. HONDA WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS EITHER A LOW BATTERY CONDITION OR A FALSE WARNING. *TR
HTTP://WWW.ODYCLUB.COM/FORUMS/54-2011-ODYSSEY/137322-BATTERY-CHARGE-LOW.HTML. *TR
LOW BATTERY LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
MY WIFE DRIVES THE KIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL A COUPLE OF TIMES A DAY. EVERYTIME SHE GETS HOME THE "BATT LOW SEE MANUAL" MESSAGE COMES UP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. I THINK THE BIGGEST ISSUE YOU HAVE HERE IS FALSE ALARMS. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN/IF MY…
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MY WIFE DRIVES THE KIDS TO AND FROM SCHOOL A COUPLE OF TIMES A DAY. EVERYTIME SHE GETS HOME THE "BATT LOW SEE MANUAL" MESSAGE COMES UP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. I THINK THE BIGGEST ISSUE YOU HAVE HERE IS FALSE ALARMS. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN/IF MY BATTERY IS EVER LOW IF THIS MESSAGE COMES ON ALL THE TIME? THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING TO HAVE HAPPEN. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A CHIME SOUNDED AND A LOW BATTERY INDICATOR BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE A CHIME SOUNDED AND A LOW BATTERY INDICATOR BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 06/13/11 *BF UPDATED 09/16/11*JB
A "BATT LOW SEE MANUAL" LIGHT AND WARNING BEEP OCCURS ON MY HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 SINCE PURCHASE. MY HONDA DEALER HAS CHARGED THE BATTERY AND CHECKED THE SOFTWARE WITHOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO REPORTED TO HONDA HEADQUARTERS. HONDA HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM. THE ODYCLUB AND EDMUNDS TOWNHALL FORUMS ARE FULL OF OTHERS …
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A "BATT LOW SEE MANUAL" LIGHT AND WARNING BEEP OCCURS ON MY HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 SINCE PURCHASE. MY HONDA DEALER HAS CHARGED THE BATTERY AND CHECKED THE SOFTWARE WITHOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO REPORTED TO HONDA HEADQUARTERS. HONDA HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM. THE ODYCLUB AND EDMUNDS TOWNHALL FORUMS ARE FULL OF OTHERS REPORTING THIS PROBLEM. HONDA'S RECOMMENDATION IS SIMPLY TO DRIVE THE VAN MORE RATHER THAN FIND A RESOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
"BATTERY LOW" WARNING COMES ON REPEATEDLY. BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECKED AND WAS NORMAL. BOARD LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON WHILE THE "BATTERY LOW" MESSAGE IS ON - CAUSING A HAZARD (HAVING TO MOVE AROUND PACKAGE AND PERSONNEL IN TOTALLY DARK VEHICLE INTERIOR).
I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX IN FEBRUARY. AFTER 500 MILES ONE DAY AFTER COMPLETELY NORMAL ROUTINE DRIVING, THE LOW BATTERY LIGHT AND WARNING BELL CAME ON. CALLED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WARNING WENT OFF AFTER 30 MINS OF DRIVING, BUT THEN CAME BACK ON THE NEXT DAY. WENT TO DEALER WHO TESTED BATTERY…
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I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX IN FEBRUARY. AFTER 500 MILES ONE DAY AFTER COMPLETELY NORMAL ROUTINE DRIVING, THE LOW BATTERY LIGHT AND WARNING BELL CAME ON. CALLED DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. WARNING WENT OFF AFTER 30 MINS OF DRIVING, BUT THEN CAME BACK ON THE NEXT DAY. WENT TO DEALER WHO TESTED BATTERY. BATTERY WAS OVER 600 CCA, WHEN ONLY REQUIRES 550, SO CLEARLY A FALSE ALARM. THE HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO NOT USE TOO MANY ELECTRONICS; ALL WE HAD ON THE DAYS THIS HAPPENED WAS THE ENGINE AND THE RADIO. THIS IS AN ISSUE NEEDING RESOLUTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHT IMMEDIATELY ILLUMINATED INFORMING THE CONTACT TO SHUT OFF ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO TURN OFF ALL OF THE LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHT IMMEDIATELY ILLUMINATED INFORMING THE CONTACT TO SHUT OFF ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO TURN OFF ALL OF THE LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MORE OFTEN. ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE MORE FREQUENTLY THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700.
Official recalls
517V725000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Nov 17, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
16V933000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Dec 27, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
13V016000 · Air Bags
Jan 18, 2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
11V181000 · Visibility
Mar 21, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POWER WINDOWS IN WHICH THE WINDOW MAY COME OFF THE TRACK CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN OR IT COULD DROP INTO THE DOOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE WINDOW MAY SHATTER INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN CAUSING A RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE EITHER THE PASSENGER'S AND/OR THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
11V180000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Mar 15, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES. IF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES BECOME FROZEN TO THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS SWITCHED ON, ONE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE RODS MAY BEND OR SEPARATE FROM THE MOTOR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STIFFNESS OF THE ROD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE, DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP26005 · Inadvertent Deployment Of Air Bags
Opened Jul 13, 2026 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module; Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.
Air Bags
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated May 30, 2026. The Petition is requesting an investigation into inadvertent air bag deployment in model year (MY) 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Petition contends that air bags can deploy absent a sufficiently severe event to trigger a deployment, such as an impact, rollover event, or G-force threshold breach. The Petition further alleges that the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) conflict and inaccurate data is being recorded for the air bag system. The Petitioner cites 10 complaints received by ODI alleging the same failure. ODI will evaluate these complaints to determine if they are related to the failure cited in the Petition andconduct a technical review under 49 CFR Part 552. This Defect Petition is being opened to evaluate whether to grant or deny the Petition. The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11744118.