Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Odyssey.
The 2020 Odyssey is equipped with a 5.7‑quart 0W‑20 engine oil system and mated to a 10‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 19/28/22 mpg. Owner feedback for this model year totals 424 complaints, with the most frequent issues centered on Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure systems, and it has been subject to 14 recalls. When viewed against the Odyssey’s complaint history from 1990‑2026, the 2020 figure is far below the peak of 972 complaints recorded in 2002 and well above the low of just one complaint in 1994, indicating a period of improved reliability for the nameplate.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
| Overall length | 203.9 in |
| Overall width | 78 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4511 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 67.3 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 28 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Odyssey of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | EX-L 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.10 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.30 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Elite 3.5L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9 Speed |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.7 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.7 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | EPS |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.27-1.38 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | ND-14 POE Oil or equivalent. |
| Oil Capacity | 4.04-4.54 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 650 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 30.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60° | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90° | |
| 3 | 90° | |
| 4 | Turn an additional 90° if using new bolts. | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2020 Honda Odyssey recorded 426 complaints, 14 recalls, 4 investigations and 197 TSBs, placing it below the 2019 spike of 890 complaints and 20 recalls but above the 2021 figure of 127 complaints and 8 recalls. Across the Odyssey generation, complaint volume generally declined after the early‑2000s, with a brief resurgence in 2018‑2019 before dropping again, so 2020 sits at the tail end of that resurgence. The dominant complaint categories for 2020 were Forward Collision Avoidance/Lane Departure (65) and Electrical System (41), with the data not specifying a root cause for any of these issues. Only four crash‑related complaints and one fire‑related complaint were logged for 2020, indicating limited safety‑critical concerns. In summary, the 2020 Odyssey presents a moderate level of reported issues and is not the optimal year to purchase; consider later model years for lower complaint counts.
All 424 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 197 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL6AX022025A | 2025-02-19 | Engine | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the… |
| ATI&01302025901 | 2025-01-30 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022… |
| ATI&01152025908 | 2025-01-15 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022… |
| ATI&01022025905 | 2025-01-02 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022… |
| ATI&12022024906 | 2024-12-02 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022… |
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5.7 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.