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2020 Honda Odyssey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 14
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 484
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component14

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	4	Jul 1, 2026	26V423000 23V431000 20V438000 20V439000
Air bags	3	May 21, 2026	26V332000 26V227000 24V064000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Dec 18, 2023	23V858000 21V010000
Electrical system	2	Jul 28, 2020	20V440000 20V066000
Visibility	1	Mar 16, 2023	23V174000
Seat belts	1	Mar 9, 2023	23V158000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jul 28, 2020	20V437000

Safety recalls14

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202626V423000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V423000 What's wrong 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." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V423000 · Jul 1, 2026
May 21, 202626V332000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000 What's wrong 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. Risk Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V332000 · May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 202626V227000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module software Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V227000 What's wrong 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. Risk Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V227000 · Apr 9, 2026
Feb 1, 202424V064000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V064000 What's wrong 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. Risk An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024
Dec 18, 202323V858000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000 What's wrong 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. Risk Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
Jun 15, 202323V431000	Back over prevention: display function A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V431000 What's wrong 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." 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V431000 · Jun 15, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component484

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484Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

20Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	184	38	1	0	1
Electrical system	172	36	0	0	1
Lane departure	126	26	0	0	0
Engine	70	14	1	1	1
Unknown or other	69	14	0	0	11
Structure	32	7	0	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	24	5	0	0	0
Back over prevention	22	5	0	0	0
Service brakes	21	4	0	0	0
Air bags	20	4	2	0	4
Power train	17	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	13	3	1	0	1
Suspension	9	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	1	0	0	0
Fuel system	7	1	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Associated Recall: 26V-423 (Rearview Camera Cable Harness) Description of Safety Defect & Insufficient Recall Remedy: I am filing this complaint to report that the current manufacturer remedy for recall 26V-423 is…”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771241
Structure
“The power tailgate on my 2020 Honda Odyssey EX-L will not stay open sometimes. After it is raised it sags and soemtimes closes on its own, with a beep.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771088
Power train
“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle independently shifted into Park (P).”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771109

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2020 Honda Odyssey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. The most recent, 26V423000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Honda Odyssey recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 4 campaigns. Others: air bags (3), fuel system, gasoline (2), electrical system (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 184 complaints out of 484 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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