Honda Odyssey Maintenance Schedule, 2011-2017: 4th generation

Model years on this page: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Honda Odyssey 2011-2017 at a glance

4th generation (2011-2017)

3.5L SOHC i-VTEC V6 (J35Z) with Variable Cylinder Management - 5-speed automatic on LX/EX/EX-L (2011-2013) or 6-speed automatic (Touring/Touring Elite 2011-2013, all trims 2014-2017)

Oil: 0W-20 full synthetic. Oil changes: 7,500 - 10,000 miles on the Maintenance Minder.

Quick specs - Honda Odyssey 2011-2017

Engine3.5L SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 (J35Z), Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) - 248 hp @ 5700 rpm / 250 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Oil type0W-20 full synthetic
Oil capacity4.5 qts with filter
Transmission
  • 2011: 5-speed automatic (LX/EX/EX-L) / 6-speed automatic (Touring)
  • 2012-2013: 5-speed automatic (LX/EX/EX-L) / 6-speed automatic (Touring/Touring Elite)
  • 2014-2017: 6-speed automatic, all trims
Transmission fluidHonda ATF DW-1
CoolantHonda Long Life coolant

Honda Odyssey 2011-2017 maintenance schedule

Each model year's source document is named under "by model year" below. A row or service that only some years have names those years.

IntervalService
Maintenance Minder Code A
  • Replace engine oil
Maintenance Minder Code B
  • Replace engine oil and oil filter
  • Inspect front and rear brakes; service as necessary
  • Check parking brake adjustment
  • Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
  • Inspect suspension components
  • Inspect driveshaft boots
  • Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
  • Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
  • Inspect exhaust system and fuel lines and connections
Sub-item 1
  • Rotate tires
Sub-item 2 (typically every 15,000 mi)
  • Replace engine air cleaner element - every 15,000 mi if you drive in dusty conditions
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter - every 15,000 mi if you drive primarily in urban areas with high soot from industry or diesel traffic
  • Inspect drive belt
Sub-item 3
  • Replace automatic transmission fluid - Honda's manual publishes no mileage for this item on this generation (not even a severe-duty override); the Maintenance Minder alone decides when it is due
Sub-item 4 (typically every 60,000 mi)
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace timing belt and inspect water pump - the J35 V6 is belt-driven, not chain-driven. Honda's manual publishes no normal-duty mileage for this item - the Maintenance Minder alone decides, based on driving conditions. The manual's only printed number is a severe-duty override: if you regularly drive in very high temperatures (over 110 F/43 C) or very low temperatures (under -20 F/-29 C), replace every 60,000 mi. Independent shops and Honda dealers commonly report the Minder flagging this item somewhere around 100,000-105,000 mi under normal use - that figure is a widely observed estimate, not a Honda-published one.
  • Inspect valve clearance
Sub-item 5
  • Replace engine coolant
Not a numbered Minder item on this generation
  • Replace brake fluid every 3 years, independent of the Maintenance Minder - Honda's 2011-2017 manuals state this as a separate note; brake fluid does not become a numbered sub-item (7) until the 2018 (5th-gen) manual

When to replace each part - Honda Odyssey 2011-2017

The schedule above is organized by mileage. This is the same information organized by part, for when you already know what you are replacing and just need the interval.

Engine oil & filterHonda Maintenance Minder - no fixed mileage is published; it is calculated from oil life and driving conditions
Transmission fluidMaintenance Minder sub-item 3 - Honda publishes no mileage for this item on this generation, not even a severe-duty figure
CoolantMaintenance Minder sub-item 5 - no fixed mileage published
Spark plugsMaintenance Minder sub-item 4, bundled with the timing belt - see the schedule row; no fixed mileage is published
Engine air filterMaintenance Minder sub-item 2
Cabin air filterMaintenance Minder sub-item 2
BrakesInspected at every Maintenance Minder Code B
TiresRotated at every Maintenance Minder Code B or sub-item 1
BatteryTest annually; typical lifespan 4-5 years

OEM-spec parts for the Honda Odyssey 2011-2017

PartFitment noteBuy
Honda Genuine 0W-20 Full Synthetic Oil (5 qt)Manual-specified grade for 2011-2017 OdysseyCheck price on Amazon
Honda ATF DW-1 Automatic Transmission FluidSpecified fluid for the 5-speed and 6-speed automatics; drain-and-fill onlyCheck price on Amazon
Compare DW-1 automatic transmission fluid for the 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey on Amazon
Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (gallon)Do not mix with green, orange, or pink coolantCheck price on Amazon
Compare Type 2 coolant for the 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey on Amazon
Timing Belt Kit for 3.5L Honda J35 V6 (Odyssey/Pilot/Ridgeline)Sub-item 4 - replace the water pump and tensioner in the same jobCheck price on Amazon
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs for Honda 3.5L V6 (set of 6)Due alongside the timing belt (sub-item 4)Check price on Amazon

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How to reset the oil life / maintenance light - Honda Odyssey

Maintenance Minder reset (SEL/RESET knob)

  1. Ignition to ON/II, engine off.
  2. Press the SEL/RESET knob repeatedly to cycle the display until "Engine Oil Life %" or the Maintenance Minder code appears.
  3. Press and hold SEL/RESET for about 10 seconds, until the oil-life percentage and maintenance code(s) start blinking.
  4. To reset only the completed item, rotate the knob to highlight it first. To reset everything, press and hold SEL/RESET again for about 5 more seconds while it is blinking.
  5. The display stops blinking and resets to 100% - reset confirmed.

Honda Odyssey by model year

Each model year's own record: the manual its schedule comes from, and what NHTSA and the EPA list for that year.

2011 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2011 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2011 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
17V7250002017-11-17seats
16V9330002016-12-27seats
13V0160002013-01-18air bags
11V1810002011-03-21visibility
11V1800002011-03-15visibility

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 235 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • electrical system: 66
  • service brakes: 39
  • engine: 25

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2011:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 5-spdGasoline
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

2012 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2012 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2012 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
17V7250002017-11-17seats
16V9330002016-12-27seats
13V1430002013-04-15power train
13V0160002013-01-18air bags
11V6020002011-12-22suspension

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 245 owner complaints on file for the 2012 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • service brakes: 58
  • engine: 39
  • electrical system: 37

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2012:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 5-spdGasoline
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

2013 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2013 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2013 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
23V8580002023-12-18fuel system, gasoline
17V7250002017-11-17seats
16V9330002016-12-27seats
13V3820002013-08-27engine
13V1430002013-04-15power train
13V0160002013-01-18air bags

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 210 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • engine: 69
  • service brakes: 55
  • structure: 20

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2013:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 5-spdGasoline
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

2014 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2014 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
23V8580002023-12-18fuel system, gasoline
18V1700002018-03-13seats
17V7250002017-11-17seats
16V9330002016-12-27seats
14V1750002014-04-07air bags

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 308 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • power train: 73
  • engine: 59
  • service brakes: 58

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2014:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

2015 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2015 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
25V8760002025-12-17equipment adaptive/mobility
23V8580002023-12-18fuel system, gasoline
18V1700002018-03-13seats
17V7250002017-11-17seats
16V9330002016-12-27seats
16V4170002016-06-09fuel system, gasoline

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 206 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • engine: 53
  • power train: 41
  • electrical system: 28

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2015:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

2016 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2016 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2016 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
23V8580002023-12-18fuel system, gasoline
18V1700002018-03-13seats
17V7250002017-11-17seats
16V9320002016-12-27seats
16V9330002016-12-27seats
16V4170002016-06-09fuel system, gasoline

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 270 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • engine: 93
  • electrical system: 39
  • power train: 38

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2016:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

2017 Honda Odyssey

Maintenance schedule source: 2017 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Honda Odyssey:

CampaignReport dateComponent
23V8580002023-12-18fuel system, gasoline
17V7250002017-11-17seats

Owner complaints

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Honda Odyssey. Top component areas reported:

  • engine: 10
  • power train: 7
  • electrical system: 6

Powertrains

EPA lists these powertrains for 2017:

EngineTransmissionFuel
3.5 L 6 cylAuto 6-spdGasoline

Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.

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