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2020 Honda Odyssey Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 197 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Honda Odyssey, 42% of all 470 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 25,800 miles. Three related recalls cover the rearview camera and central network software.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
197
42% of 470
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
25,800 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Multipurpose front camera fails and disables adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto high-beams, and collision mitigation simultaneously.
  • Owners report multiple dashboard warnings appearing at once for ACC, LKAS, collision mitigation, road departure mitigation, and auto high-beam systems.
  • The forward-facing camera in the top of the windshield reportedly develops an internal fault, disabling all camera-dependent safety features.
  • Some owners describe the entire Advanced Driver Assistance System failing on startup with no prior warning.
  • Owners state the camera issue recurs after dealer inspection or replacement and appears in online complaint discussions among other Odyssey owners.

When 2020 Honda Odyssey collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 8, 2020, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2020 Honda Odyssey collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month16Dec 2020Sep 2022Nov 2023Jul 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
197 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (16).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Honda Odyssey

  1. NHTSA 26V423000Jul 1, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras325,588 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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.

  2. NHTSA 23V431000Jun 15, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,209,673 vehicles

    Back over prevention:display function

    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.

  3. NHTSA 20V440000Jul 28, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras499,344 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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."

    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.

  4. NHTSA 20V438000Jul 28, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras212,070 vehicles

    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."

    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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20110 (0%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20153 (1%)
  7. 201613 (5%)
  8. 20171 (3%)
  9. 2018215 (22%)
  10. 2019244 (25%)
  11. 2020197 (42%)
  12. 202127 (19%)
  13. 202231 (23%)
  14. 202327 (27%)
  15. 202412 (11%)
  16. 202515 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are camera and collision avoidance problems on the 2020 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA lists 197 complaints in this area for the 2020 model year, which is 42% of the 470 total complaints filed for that year — the highest share of any Odyssey model year on record.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda Odyssey camera issue?
Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 26V423000 for water entering the rearview camera, campaign 20V438000 for water damaging the rearview camera lens, and campaign 20V440000 for incorrect central network software.
At what mileage do these camera failures usually happen?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 25,800 miles for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Odyssey.
Have these camera problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this area on the 2020 Odyssey lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the reported complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.