2020 Honda Odyssey vs 2020 Kia Sedona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Odyssey | 2020 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 465 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 197 | 57 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,950 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 177 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 162 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 124 | 0 |
| Engine | 66 | 5 |
| Structure | 30 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 22 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
2020 Honda Odyssey
2020 Kia Sedona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.