NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Honda Odyssey Safety Ratings
The 2020 Honda Odyssey scores 72 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 14 recalls, and 409 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2020 Honda Odyssey achieved strong NHTSA crash-test results, yet its overall NHTSA Safety Index stands at an Average 73/100. This mid-range assessment reflects a significant drag from its defect record, which scored only 1/20. That low mark stems from 13 recall campaigns issued for the model.
The 2020 Honda Odyssey holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 73/100 and a 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test rating, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 105 Sedans from 2020 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2020 Honda Odyssey ranks 96 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 72 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 13.6% |
| Recalls on file | 14 |
| Owner complaints | 409 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 96 of 105 Sedans tested for 2020 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
The 2020 Honda Odyssey posts a Safety Index of 73/100, a one-point gain over the 2019 model's 72/100, both sitting in the Average band. That incremental improvement is modest, and the index breakdown explains why the score is not higher despite impressive crash-test results. Crash protection contributes 66 of a possible 70 points, a strong foundation built on those 5-star frontal and side ratings and a 4-star rollover score. Avoidance technology, however, contributes only 6 of a possible 10 points, reflecting that both forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional equipment on this model year rather than standard, while electronic stability control is standard. The defect record sub-score of 1 out of 20 is the sharpest drag on the index, a direct consequence of the 13 recall campaigns attached to this model year. Two of those campaigns specifically target air bag systems, including a software programming error in the restraint control module that can suppress side and side curtain air bags, which is a meaningful safety concern. The volume of reported complaints, 409 in total with heavy concentration in electrical, forward collision avoidance, and lane departure categories, reinforces that the avoidance-tech sub-score reflects real-world friction with those systems.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2020 Honda Odyssey perform in crash tests?
The 2020 Honda Odyssey achieved a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, demonstrating strong performance in crash protection. It secured perfect 5-star scores in both frontal and side crash test categories. The minivan's rollover assessment, however, presents a relative weakness, earning 4 out of 5 stars. This is supported by a 14 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14486
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, 13 recall campaigns cover this model year. Documented component areas include front-passenger occupant classification sensors tied to air bag deployment, an air bag and restraint control module software error that can suppress side curtain air bags, a fuel pump defect spanning a wide range of Honda models, and a faulty backup camera display. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is listed in the data provided, but buyers should verify current remedy status by VIN.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V423000
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.
Reported 2026-07-01
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
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) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE26V227000
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
Reported 2026-04-09
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V064000
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.
Reported 2024-02-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
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.
Reported 2023-12-18
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V431000
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.
Reported 2023-06-15
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR23V174000
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2023-03-16
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY23V158000
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Reported 2023-03-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE21V010000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
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.
Reported 2021-01-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V438000
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.
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.
Reported 2020-07-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20V440000
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.
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.
Reported 2020-07-28
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V439000
Risk: Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Reported 2020-07-28
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has logged 409 unverified owner allegations against the 2020 Odyssey. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 151 reports, Forward Collision Avoidance with 149 reports, and Lane Departure systems with 106 reports. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
409 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
The 2020 Honda Odyssey presents a considerable recall burden, with 13 distinct campaigns on file. Purchasers of this model year must verify the completion status of these recall remedies, particularly those addressing airbag software and occupant classification system issues. These open safety concerns necessitate a thorough review of the vehicle's recall history via the VIN before any transaction.
- The 2020 Odyssey carries 13 NHTSA recall campaigns, including two targeting air bag systems, one of which involves a software error that can prevent side and side curtain air bags from deploying.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a 5-star overall crash rating with perfect scores in frontal and side tests, but the rollover category came in at 4 stars with a 14 percent rollover risk measurement.
- The defect record sub-score of 1 out of 20 is the single largest factor preventing the Safety Index from climbing above the Average band, despite strong crash-protection scores.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning were optional, not standard, on the 2020 Odyssey, which is reflected in the avoidance technology sub-score of 6 out of 10 and aligns with the 149 and 106 unverified complaints reported in those respective categories.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Honda Odyssey places
The 2020 Honda Odyssey qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Honda Odyssey safety questions
Was the 2020 Honda Odyssey crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2020 Honda Odyssey, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 72 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2020 Honda Odyssey crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2020 Honda Odyssey earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 13.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 14 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 409 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Honda Odyssey. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Odyssey years
Rivals in Sedan (2020)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura RLX | 99/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Acura RLX Sport | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2020 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Infiniti Q50 | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda3 | 98/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Nissan Maxima | 98/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14486), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Odyssey 2020.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 96 of 105 in the Sedan class for 2020.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.