2015 Honda Odyssey Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 44 of 206 total complaints (21%) on the 2015 Honda Odyssey, tied to three related recalls covering second-row seat latches and sliding mechanisms. Median mileage at failure is 33,470 miles, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 44
- 21% of 206
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 33,470 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Second-row outboard seat latch or recline mechanism fails, letting the seat collapse backward into the third row, sometimes injuring occupants during braking or minor collisions.
- Second-row seats detach or shift out of position while driving, even after owners received recall notices for campaigns 16V933000 and 17V725000.
- Sliding door cables snap unexpectedly, sometimes requiring full motor and cable assembly replacement.
- Sunroof glass shatters spontaneously while driving at highway speed, with glass fragments falling inside the cabin.
- Headrests cannot be adjusted to a safe forward-back position, forcing the neck into an unsafe posture.
- Owners report body paint peeling on the rear of the van and note similar reports from other 2015 Odyssey owners.
When 2015 Honda Odyssey body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 23, 2015, latest Aug 29, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 18V170000Mar 13, 2018Structure & Body254,568 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.
Risk: An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
- NHTSA 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Structure & Body806,936 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Structure & Body633,753 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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.
Risk: 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are structure and body complaints on the 2015 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Odyssey, which is 21% of the 206 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for Odyssey seat problems?
- Yes. Three recalls (18V170000, 17V725000, and 16V933000) address second-row outboard seat latching, sliding, and bracket issues on 2015 Odyssey vehicles, among other model years.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 33,470 miles at the time these failures were reported.
- Have structure and body issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 4 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Odyssey, with no fires reported.