Doors: latchRecall 20V-437 · 2018–2020 Honda Odyssey
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 20V-437 covers 324,196 2018–2020 Honda Odyssey for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V437000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
The risk
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, 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 A88.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 215 vehicles were listed as unreachable.