2020 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Safety Defects & Free Remedies

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Recall Campaigns

Federal recall campaigns

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Affected Subsystems

Air Bags & Restraints, Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

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Federal Safety Campaign Analysis

Executive Recall Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 14 official safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Odyssey in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Air Bags & Restraints, Driver Assistance & Safety Tech, Electrical System.

VIN Specificity Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is open.

Campaign Status & Legal Rights

• Federal Authority: Recalls administered under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
• Free Dealer Remedy: Under federal law, safety defect repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers.
• Latest Campaign Filing: Recorded on July 1, 2026.

Federal Directives

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (14)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #26V423000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Filed: July 1, 2026

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #26V332000 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Filed: May 21, 2026

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #26V227000 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Filed: April 9, 2026

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #24V064000 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Filed: February 1, 2024

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Filed: December 18, 2023

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #23V431000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Filed: June 15, 2023

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #23V174000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Filed: March 16, 2023

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #23V158000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Filed: March 9, 2023

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #21V010000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Filed: January 14, 2021

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #20V438000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Filed: July 28, 2020

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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.

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #20V440000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Filed: July 28, 2020

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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.

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #20V439000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Filed: July 28, 2020

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #20V437000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Filed: July 28, 2020

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #20V066000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Filed: February 6, 2020

What is defective?

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 / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

Subsystem Scope

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2020 Honda Odyssey

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

01 4 CAMPAIGNS

Air Bags & Restraints

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Air Bags & Restraints subsystem.

21 Consumer Complaints →

02 4 CAMPAIGNS

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Driver Assistance & Safety Tech subsystem.

202 Consumer Complaints →

03 2 CAMPAIGNS

Electrical System

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Electrical System subsystem.

158 Consumer Complaints →

04 2 CAMPAIGNS

Fuel & Propulsion System

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Fuel & Propulsion System subsystem.

29 Consumer Complaints →

05 1 CAMPAIGN

Body & Structure

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Body & Structure subsystem.

31 Consumer Complaints →

06 1 CAMPAIGN

Visibility, Wipers & Glass

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Visibility, Wipers & Glass subsystem.

9 Consumer Complaints →

Fleet History

Recall History for Honda Odyssey

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)

Model Year	NHTSA Recalls	NHTSA Complaints	Detailed Report
2015 Honda Odyssey	6	203	View 2015 Recalls →
2016 Honda Odyssey	6	268	View 2016 Recalls →
2017 Honda Odyssey	2	39	View 2017 Recalls →
2018 Honda Odyssey	16	969	View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Honda Odyssey	20	930	View 2019 Recalls →
2020 Honda Odyssey Current Page	14	452	Current
2021 Honda Odyssey	8	136	View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Honda Odyssey	9	130	View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Honda Odyssey	5	95	View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Honda Odyssey	3	90	View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Honda Odyssey	2	325	View 2025 Recalls →
2026 Honda Odyssey	2	0	View 2026 Recalls →

Consumer Checklist

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns apply to specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and manufacturing date ranges. To verify if your individual vehicle has an uncompleted safety recall:

Locate your 17-character VIN on the driver's side door jamb or dashboard.
Enter the VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Contact any franchised Honda dealership to schedule a free remedy appointment.

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2020 Honda Odyssey

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Honda Odyssey

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

The 2020 Honda Odyssey is associated with 14 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns, affecting systems including Air Bags & Restraints, Driver Assistance & Safety Tech, Electrical System.

A recall campaign listing indicates that a safety defect or noncompliance standard was determined for specific production runs of this vehicle model year.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' directives for the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

No official 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' safety advisories are associated with recall records for the 2020 Honda Odyssey in AutoUtility's current dataset.

Urgent directives apply to critical safety risks; standard recall campaigns require timely inspection and remedy at an authorized dealer.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database

Are recall repairs free for the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge.

Federal law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) requires manufacturers and franchised dealers to provide authorized safety recall repairs at no cost to the vehicle owner. Because campaigns apply to specific production runs and option packages, vehicle owners must verify their 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm individual applicability.

Source: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301)

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Not necessarily. Model-year recall campaigns typically apply to specific vehicle production date ranges, assembly plants, or optional equipment packages.

AutoUtility's model-year records describe campaign scope; owners must check their individual 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm if an open recall applies to their specific vehicle.

Source: NHTSA VIN Lookup Service

Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database under 49 U.S.C. 30118.

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Executive Recall Findings

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (14)

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Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2020 Honda Odyssey

Air Bags & Restraints

Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Electrical System

Fuel & Propulsion System

Body & Structure

Visibility, Wipers & Glass

Recall History for Honda Odyssey

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

Related Official Reports for 2020 Honda Odyssey

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Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2020 Honda Odyssey

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' directives for the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Are recall repairs free for the 2020 Honda Odyssey?

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2020 Honda Odyssey?