2020 Honda Odyssey: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2020 Honda Odyssey, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
High caution
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
14 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearvi
Electrical System:Software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearvi
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical informati
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 27 owner complaints
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Forward Collision Avoidance
154
Electrical System
151
Lane Departure
111
Unknown Or Other
63
Engine
61
Structure
29
Is 2020 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Odyssey years we track (click a year for its full report):
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have?
The 2020 Honda Odyssey has 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 415 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, electrical / battery drain, no-start / starting problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.