Brakes may unexpectedly apply
Defect Summary
American honda motor company (honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 honda odyssey vehicles manufactured august 8, 2006, through september 8, 2008. due to a combination of system components and software, the vehicle safety assist system (vsa) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Safety Consequence
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Corrective Action
Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. a second notification will be sent when the parts become available. interim notification was mailed in december 2013. the recall began on april 29, 2014. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. honda's recall number is jc5.
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FAQ: Recall 13V500000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V500000?
NHTSA recall 13V500000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on November 1, 2013. It addresses: Brakes may unexpectedly apply. The recall affects approximately 344,187 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V500000 or the manufacturer campaign number JC5. 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.