Honda Seat Recalls Involve Loose Frames and Seats That Unlock
Honda's seat recalls repeatedly concern whether a seat remains secured and restrains its occupant during a crash. Pilot appears in the 2018 powered-seat rivet notice and both later driver seat cushion frame notices. The November 2024 notice covers certain 2023-2024 Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, and Pilot vehicles, plus certain 2024 HR-V vehicles and Acura models. The January 2026 notice separately identifies certain 2023 Accord and Accord Hybrid and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles with a loose-seat concern. Other defects affect certain 2018 Ridgeline powered-seat rivets, 2022 Odyssey second-row outboard seat rail locks, and 2023 CR-V front passenger seat back frame welds.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2022 Odyssey recall YBE: a second-row outboard seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly.
- November 2024 driver's seat frame recall: the driver's seat may be unsecured.
- January 2026 driver's seat frame recall: the driver's seat may be loose.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these five notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The 2018 powered-seat rivet notice, 2022 Odyssey seat-lock notice, November 2024 driver seat frame notice, January 2026 driver seat frame notice, and 2023 CR-V passenger seat weld notice do not tell owners to stop driving. They describe injury risks from unexpected seat movement or inadequate restraint during a crash. These statements do not establish that a vehicle with an affected seat is safe to drive.
What the free repair involves
Repairs are free. The 2018 recall replaces Pilot/Ridgeline driver and passenger slide rail frames and MDX driver seat frame assemblies. Recall YBE replaces both Odyssey second-row outboard seat frames. Both driver cushion frame notices specify cushion frame replacement. Recall 6PK replaces the CR-V front passenger seat back frame assembly.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 4 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seats problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seats for the Honda models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seats complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Honda Pilot | 10 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Honda and Acura Driver Seats May Be Loose | high |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Honda and Acura Models Loose Driver's Seat Frame | high |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Honda CR-V Front Passenger Seat Frame Weld Issue | medium |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Odyssey Second-Row Seats May Not Lock | high |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Honda and Acura Power Seats May Detach | high |
Common questions
Which Odyssey seats can move unexpectedly?
Recall YBE covers certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles with potentially deformed locking mechanisms on the second-row outboard seat rails. A seat that does not lock can move unexpectedly. Dealers replace both second-row outboard seat frames free of charge.
What do the two driver seat cushion frame notices say?
The November 2024 and January 2026 notices each describe a driver's seat cushion frame that may not have been tightened properly. Their affected model lists differ, and each specifies free replacement of the driver's seat cushion frame.
What is the repair for the 2023 CR-V passenger seat recall?
Recall 6PK concerns certain 2023 Honda CR-V vehicles whose front passenger seat back frame may have improper welds. The seat back position could fail during a crash. Dealers replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.