CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Honda Odyssey has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 491 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (311 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2020 Honda Odyssey recalls
Rearview Camera May Fail to Display When in Reverse
Water can enter the rearview camera on these Honda Odyssey vehicles from the 2018 through 2020 model years, which may cause the camera image to fail to show when the vehicle is in reverse.
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Side Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
A software programming error in the airbag control module can cause the side and side curtain airbags to deploy without a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
A faulty connector in the MOST communication coaxial cable can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the display.
Side mirror glass can detach, reducing rear visibility
Heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, so the mirror glass can come loose and detach from the housing.
Front Seat Belt Buckle May Fail to Latch in a Crash
The front seat belt buckle on certain vehicles may not latch properly.
Fuel May Leak From Odyssey Tank, Raising Fire Risk
Certain 2018-2021 Honda Odyssey vehicles modified by Braun Corporation may have a fuel tank assembly that can overfill the charcoal canister.
Sliding Door May Not Latch and Could Open While Driving
Water can enter the outer door handle cables of the power sliding doors.
Rearview Camera May Show Distorted or Blank Image
Water can enter the rearview camera mounting holes and reach the camera lens, which can distort the picture or stop the image from displaying at all.
Instrument panel and rearview camera may fail to display
The instrument panel software in these Honda vehicles can be incorrect.
Rearview camera may lag or fail to display
Incorrect software programming in the central network can cause errors that delay or prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the display.
Pinched wiring can short and overheat, raising fire risk
A wire harness for the third-row seat accessory power outlet may be pinched between the vehicle's unibody and the rear trim panel.
Most common 2020 Honda Odyssey problems
Problem areas named in the 491 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 311 |
| Electrical System | 174 |
| Lane Departure | 174 |
| Unknown Or Other | 71 |
| Engine | 71 |
| Structure | 32 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
What owners report
Over the course of 3 days, cruise control and lane assist systems would shut off and messages would display about adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and collision avoidance system not working. Sometimes a transmission problem message would also become active. Sometimes the messages would be present at startup but other times the systems would show up green on the display and then the systems would shut off while driving causing the vehicle to suddenly slow down in highway traffic. The root issue seems to be a broken or malfunctioning multipurpose camera for the driver assist system. The camera has not been replaced yet to verify but related codes are active ba
My 2020 Honda Odyssey EX-L intermittently fails to restart after the Auto Idle Stop feature shuts the engine off at a red light or stop. This has happened probably 10 times in the past 6 months. In order to start the engine, I must recognize that the engine isn't starting, turn off the vehicle, and turn it back on, often 2-3 times before it actually starts. This leaves the vehicle stopped in a traffic lane at an intersection with traffic trying to pass, which creates a risk of rear-end collision or cars trying to pass me. Cars have gotten into near misses trying to pass me while my vehicle is inoperable. I have no warning lamps or messages before it happens. History: The dealer performed Ho
We were presented with recall information on our vehicle by Honda in August of 2026. We have called our dealership where our car was purchased to schedule the recall repairs. We have been denied 2 times for the repairs and were told they did not have the necessary parts to complete the repairs.
Front camera malfunctioning causing errors ACC, LKAS, Collision mitigation problem, road departure problem, auto high beam problem
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V423000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that parts were on back order.
2020 Honda Odyssey safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (13.6% rollover risk) |
2020 Honda Odyssey questions
Does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2020 Honda Odyssey: Rearview Camera May Fail to Display When in Reverse; Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Side Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
Based on 491 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (311), Electrical System (174), Lane Departure (174).
How safe is the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2020 Honda Odyssey up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Honda Odyssey has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.