Model year record

2020 Honda Odyssey

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,561 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V423000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
325,588
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-01
Owners notified
2026-08-24

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V332000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
98,892
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-21
Owners notified
2026-07-06

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Safety risk

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V227000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
440,830
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-09
Owners notified
2026-05-26

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Odyssey vehicles. A software programming error can cause the side and side curtain air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Safety risk

Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software or replace the ECU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UNW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V064000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
750,114
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-01
Owners notified
2024-03-28

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V858000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
2,490,460
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-18
Owners notified
2024-03-29

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V431000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,209,673
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-15
Owners notified
2023-07-24

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V174000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
339,404
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-16
Owners notified
2024-01-17

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V158000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
448,613
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-09
Owners notified
2023-04-18

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Safety risk

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V010000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Vehicles affected
1,258
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-14
Owners notified
2021-02-22

Defect description

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles. If evidence of a fuel leak is present, a new fuel tank assembly and a new Honda charcoal canister will be installed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V437000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
324,196
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-28
Owners notified
2020-09-23

Defect description

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 the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.

Safety risk

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V438000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
212,070
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-28
Owners notified
2020-09-23

Defect description

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 rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is W83.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V439000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
607,786
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-28
Owners notified
2020-09-23

Defect description

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 information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V440000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
499,344
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-28
Owners notified
2020-09-23

Defect description

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 rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is Y7Y.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V066000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
241,339
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-06
Owners notified
2020-03-16

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The wire harness for the third row seat accessory power outlet may get pinched between the unibody and rear trim panel, possibly damaging the wires and causing an electrical short.

Safety risk

An intermittent electrical short could overheat the wire harness, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row seat accessory power outlet wire harness for damage, replacing it as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and re-route the harness. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T6U.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2486,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control218
Forward collision avoidance: warnings166
Lane departure: assist144
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking13632,000 mi
Lane departure: warning121
Engine9959,000 mi
Unknown or other952,000 mi
Structure: body4510,100 mi
Air bags3760,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system35
Lane departure: blind spot detection339,715 mi
Service brakes262,816 mi
Power train23250 mi
Suspension17
Vehicle speed control17
Back over prevention1231,600 mi
Visibility/wiper10
Back over prevention: warnings99,715 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking8
Seat belts8
Exterior lighting7
Fuel system, gasoline730,000 mi
Seats6
Engine and engine cooling585,000 mi
Steering51,500 mi
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor46,000 mi
Structure355,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment2
Forward collision avoidance2
Lane departure2102,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Electrical system: ignition1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system132,400 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly11,907 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE25008Engine failure

Engine

EA25004No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.