NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10181391: 2018 Honda Odyssey

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018 Honda Odyssey, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10181391 summary graphic for 2018 Honda Odyssey
10181391NHTSA document ID
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Dealer Message - On September 23rd, 2020 American Honda announced that part number 39530-THR-A23 related to Service Bulletins 20-050 "Noncompliance Recall: 2019 - 20 Odyssey Rearview Camera" and 20-060 "Product Update: 2018 Odyssey Rearview Camera" was available via open ordering. Because of the limited supply of parts, dealers were asked to order only the parts tat were immediately needed, allowing for the most amount of repairs possible.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
HondaOdyssey2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10181391?

Dealer Message - On September 23rd, 2020 American Honda announced that part number 39530-THR-A23 related to Service Bulletins 20-050 "Noncompliance Recall: 2019 - 20 Odyssey Rearview Camera" and 20-060 "Product Update: 2018 Odyssey Rearview Camera" was available via open ordering. Because of the limited supply of parts, dealers were asked to order only the parts tat were immediately needed, allowing for the most.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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