Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V382000 Reported August 27, 2013

Premature engine piston wear

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 270 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V382000
Manufacturer Campaign
JB4, JB5
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
270
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 27, 2013

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles and certain model year 2013 odyssey vehicles. during manufacturing of the engine piston, it is possible that the heat treatment process was not properly applied, resulting in the piston having an insufficient hardness level, making it more susceptible to premature wear.

Safety Consequence

A worn piston may suddenly fail, causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 (honda odyssey) and jb5 (honda pilot).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 13V382000 or campaign JB4, JB5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V382000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V382000?

NHTSA recall 13V382000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on August 27, 2013. It addresses: Premature engine piston wear. The recall affects approximately 270 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V382000 or the manufacturer campaign number JB4, JB5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.