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2020 Honda Odyssey Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
424Complaints
14Recalls
4Crashes
1Fires
19Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (35.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System150 · 35.4%RecalledRecall 20V440000 · Recall 20V066000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control112 · 26.4%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings83 · 19.6%No official action
Lane Departure: Assist75 · 17.7%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking70 · 16.5%No official action
Lane Departure: Warning65 · 15.3%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM150 · 35.4%
Unspecified / other65 · 15.3%
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING65 · 15.3%
ENGINE62 · 14.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY27 · 6.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22 · 5.2%

Percentages are the share of the 424 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 14 campaigns

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 20V438000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:software

NHTSA campaign 20V440000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

A delayed or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 20V437000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 20V066000 · 2020 · reported 02/06/2020

An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

NHTSA campaign 21V010000 · 2021 · reported 01/14/2021

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 23V158000 · 2023 · reported 03/09/2023

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior

NHTSA campaign 23V174000 · 2023 · reported 03/16/2023

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 23V431000 · 2023 · reported 06/15/2023

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software

NHTSA campaign 26V227000 · 2026 · reported 04/09/2026

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 26V423000 · 2026 · reported 07/01/2026

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Vehicle driver side sliding door has issues closing. Mentioned to dealer, but dealer dismisses it as possibly from water residue after car washes. Door needs…”NHTSA complaint 11548162 — filed 10/04/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“On at least 5 occasions the car has not restarted after going into auto idle while stopped. Normally after pressing the brake pedal all the…”NHTSA complaint 11539121 — filed 08/17/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Front windshield camera, controls adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure mitigation, front collision mitigation, auto high beam, all the lights came on and…”NHTSA complaint 11535691 — filed 08/01/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 150 of 424 NHTSA complaints (35.4%), followed by forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (112), forward collision avoidance: warnings (83), lane departure: assist (75). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have?

424 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes — 14 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V438000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Honda Odyssey's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.