The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V382000·Announced 2013-08-27

Honda Recalls 2013 Odyssey and Pilot Vehicles for Engine Piston Defect

Honda is recalling 2013 Odyssey and Pilot vehicles because engine pistons may have insufficient hardness, leading to premature wear and potential engine stalling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine piston failure) that can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles and certain model year 2013 Odyssey vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the engine piston where the heat treatment process may not have been properly applied during manufacturing. This results in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall. This sudden loss of power increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JB4 for the Odyssey and JB5 for the Pilot. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY, PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
270

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ODYSSEY
  • PILOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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