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2020 Honda Odyssey electrical system problems

The 2020 Honda Odyssey has 154 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

154

Electrical System complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

20V066000Electrical SystemFebruary 6, 2020 · 241,339 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

What owners report

Multipurpose camera is defective- broken after only 80,000 miles. No longer functions at all. No automatic emergency braking, no forward collision warning, no lane departure warning, no lane keeping assistance, no adaptive cruise control. Dangerous now without all those computer controlled safety…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 1, 2026

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2020 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA has 154 complaints about the 2020 Honda Odyssey electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Honda Odyssey electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 20V066000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.