The 2020 Honda Odyssey has a elevated safety risk profile with 6 recall campaigns and 358 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

358

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V1580002023-09-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

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

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20V4380002020-28-07

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 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."

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.

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20V4370002020-28-07

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 the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.

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

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20V0660002020-06-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

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

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21V0100002021-14-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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.

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

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26V2270002026-09-04

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 358 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Honda Odyssey. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure50

02Electrical System33

03Unknown Or Other27

04Lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance18

05Engine17

358 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Honda Odyssey Fuel Economy

22mpg combined

19city

28hwy

$2,000/yr

With 22 MPG combined, the 2020 Honda Odyssey keeps things simple on fuel costs.

Odyssey - Automatic 10-spd

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Honda Odyssey

35States

26%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,30710%

CACalifornia

1,0158%

FLFlorida

9137%

DCWashington DC

6865%

PAPennsylvania

5875%

NYNew York

5694%

ILIllinois

5514%

NJNew Jersey

5284%

MDMaryland

4974%

GAGeorgia

4904%

NCNorth Carolina

4323%

INIndiana

4263%

MOMissouri

4233%

DEDelaware

3863%

OHOhio

3253%

AZArizona

3062%

MNMinnesota

2852%

MIMichigan

2672%

TNTennessee

2602%

UTUtah

2352%

OK202

WI182

WA158

MA156

NH135

OR121

AL108

KY105

NV104

CO104

KS83

CT79

NE78

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Honda Odyssey Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Honda Odyssey a good car to buy?

The 2020 Honda Odyssey has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is forward collision avoidance,lane departure, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

The 2020 Honda Odyssey delivers 22 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Honda Odyssey, based on 358 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.