Large Recall NHTSA · 20V437000 Reported July 28, 2020

Power sliding doors may open while moving

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Latches/locks/linkages · 324,196 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V437000
Manufacturer Campaign
A88
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
324,196
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 28, 2020
Completion Rate
97.38

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 20V437000 or campaign A88.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V437000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V437000?

NHTSA recall 20V437000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 28, 2020. It addresses: Power sliding doors may open while moving. The recall affects approximately 324,196 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V437000 or the manufacturer campaign number A88. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.