2020 Honda Odyssey vs 2021 Honda Odyssey
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 | 2021 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 465 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 197 | 152 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,950 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 162 | 53 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 177 | 19 |
| Lane Departure | 124 | 9 |
| Engine | 66 | 26 |
| Structure | 30 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 16 |
| Back Over Prevention | 22 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 12 |
| Water leaks | 11 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2020 Honda Odyssey
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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.