Warnings problems of the 2020 Honda Odyssey

The multipurpose camera failed. Searches online and discussion with the dealers show this is a common problem. Result is shutdown of collision mitigation systems, blind spot indicators, lane divergence system, auto high beam, etc.

The multipurpose camera unit failed causing the forward collision warning, automatic braking, lane keeping assistance, and lane departure warnings lights to come on and rendering all those systems inoperable. Part of the selling point of this vehicle is these additional safety features and for them to fail within 5 years of owning the vehicle is a safety concern. From my own research online, it seems this is a common problem for Odysseys built around this timeframe. This part is extremely expensive and is a required repair if you want the original safety features for the vehicle. I made the repairs, but the life of these units is something that should be looked into.

Went to pull into parking lot, adas system starting going crazy. Throws transmission malfunction error. Headlights won’t work - they turn on and off or go extremely dim. Van keeps jerking and losing power. Code reader showed u3000-49 electronic failure. Van drove normal, no issues until this code popped up. Issue started 01/08/2026.

After purchasing my 2020 Honda Odyssey ex-l in July 2025 (had approximately 58,000 miles), in January 2026 (current mileage approximately 66,000 miles), it suddenly displayed multiple indicators on the dash, including 'acc', 'lkas', 'brake system', 'auto high beam problem', and 'collision mitigation'. My local mechanic indicated the cause was the collision radar system, but it needed to be calibrated at a Honda dealership. My local Honda dealership indicated the problem code as 'u3000-49 internal camera malfunction', necessitating that the multi-purpose camera be replaced. The total repair cost was $2,104. 99. Online research shows that this is a common issue with this model year. If the cause is due to a camera malfunction or disrepair, and it impacts the safety of myself and others in the vehicle, why is this not considered a valid reason for a recall? I shouldn't be responsible for a costly repair that didn't result from any mechanical issue or mistreatment on my part. Because of the safety implications, this should be a Honda recall, and I should be reimbursed for the repair cost.

My multi-purpose camera system has gone bad after only 5 years. Collision mitigation, cruise control, brake system, lane keep assist, among other safety features are failing because of this.

In December, out of the blue suddenly had rotating list of warning on dash panel (lane keeping assist problem, collision mitigation system, departure mitigation system problem, auto high-beam problem, adaptive cruise control problem) plus brake warning system light is on constantly and brake hold not working. At first this was intermittent but now on constantly when starting and driving car. Only 55k miles on my Odyssey. Dealer said he had 3 of these in the last three months. Said it was multi purpose front camera failure. Cost over $1500. Since huge safety issue putting not only my family but other cars/people at risk, we are paying to repair, however we just found hundreds of people complaining about this same issue. This should be a Honda recall. We did nothing wrong to cause this safety issue and this part should not fail in 5 years. I don't have the final invoice yet but I can upload later if required.

After researching I find it to be a sensor in the windshield is a common problem.

The multipurpose camera unit has failed resulting in loss of adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic braking and other features related to the mcu. There are approximately 6 warnings when starting the car of features not working, and 3 lights that remain lit on the dash including "brake system". This is the second time this issue has arise. The first time was replaced by the dealer under warranty.

I’m have had trouble with the infotainment center since less than 5,000 miles. Supposedly it was fixed during a recall. I still have issues with it. Shortly after the recall was done, I started having all kinds of dash lights come on. Transmission system problems, adaptive cruise control problems, lane assist problem, emergency breaking problems, forward collision problems, and so on. All together, they are about 7 different lights. The rear air/heat no longer work at all. Every so often, I crank it and the radio is black. Won’t work unless I restart the car. Auto headlights no longer work. Side mirrors no longer adjust. Sunroof will no longer open. Interior lights don’t work. Automatic doors and trunk lift do not work. I can’t even lock the van anymore. When I crank it, I have to hold the key fob on the ignition button and press 3 or more times before it cranks. Switch batteries in the key fob and still no different. I paid a lot of money for this van after never having one issue out of my 2014 Odyssey. The 2020 has been nothing but a nightmare since a month after I purchased it. I will never buy or recommend a Honda vehicle to anyone. In fact, I will discourage anyone who tells me they’re thinking about a Honda purchase. I am now stuck with a barely working vehicle because who can afford another car in this economy?.

Several months ago my wife was driving when the automatic brake system engaged when a car was turning in front of her. This engagement startled her and she felt the emergency braking was unnecessary considering the speed and distance the car was in front of her. This incident concerned her and made her lose confidence in the safety of the car. Then just recently we began encountering a almost consistent but sometimes intermittent brake system error along with multiple trouble notices about problems with road departure mitigation system, lane keep assist system, collision mitigation braking system, adaptive cruise control, etc. . When using the car. We received an error code u3000-49 reporting an internal electronic failure in the multipurpose camera unit. Online searches of this issue seem to be very common and concerning on how many are occurring considering this is a safety system. Our van has approximately 54,000 miles on it.

The forward-facing camera and/or radar unit failed one morning while running errands, resulting in 5 separate adas system failures. With these safety features not working, our safety and the safety of others is at risk. We took it to our dealer and were told we would have to pay a diagnostic fee of $205, even though they clearly already knew what the problem was- based on the multiple complaints through NHTSA and various other forums and websites from Odyssey and other Honda model owners and across multiple years. The problem was confirmed by the dealer and they quoted us $2025 and we're still not sure if that includes just the camera and/or the radar unit, which is another $600 part. Other dealers have quoted only $1200 to fix the exact same thing, with others charging more than double that. The 5 separate warning messages scroll across our screen repeatedly and are very distracting as you're driving. With multiple electrical issues already in recall status by Honda, this is another one that they should be taking responsibility for and not dumping this defective electrical repair on their customers. Who's to say that we won't be in this exact same predicament 3 or 5 years from now if the part or parts aren't fixed! definitely expect more from Honda. . . Very disappointed and feel betrayed by the inferior parts they're passing on as quality products.

Upon start up my 2020 Honda Odyssey ex-l throws a slew of pop-up’s on the dash (collision mitigation problem, auto high beam problem, adaptive cruise control problem, lane keep assist problem, road departure mitigation problem). It's been doing this for months, but when it started, I had just gotten an oil change 2 weeks prior and knew my mechanic would've caught this if it was something major. Last week I took it back in for another oil change and asked them to check these errors. They checked the battery and it’s fine (under 2 years old), but they confirmed it's the adaptive cruise control camera. They said not many places work on those cameras and I'll have to have the dealer do the repair. Well upon searching, it seems pretty consistent that this repair is costing owners $1700 because the camera has to be recalibrated with the software after it's replaced. I'm also seeing this problem appears to be widespread for Honda owners. Honda needs to do something to make this right for their customers. A $1700 repair for a camera that randomly dies by no fault of the owner is insane, and considering how many driver assistance systems to improve safety are affected, Honda should be held accountable. [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The multipurpose camera in the vehicle failed, causing multiple warning lights to come on related to the collision warning, blind spot warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and others. The dealership said it needed to be replaced, as it was no longer working and none of these features would work without replacement.

The front camera is malfunctioning, affecting all of my safety sensors.

The multipurpose camera unit failed in my 2020 Honda Odyssey. This camera is responsible for enabling multiple advanced driver-assistance systems, including the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs), lane keeping assist system (lkas), road departure mitigation system (rdm), adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams. The component has not been replaced yet and is available for inspection upon request. The failure of the camera disabled multiple critical safety systems while the vehicle was in operation. These systems are designed to prevent lane departures, collisions, and unintentional road exits, especially at higher speeds. With the systems offline, I was at increased risk of collision or lane departure, particularly on highways or in low visibility conditions. This malfunction removed key layers of protection that the vehicle is designed to provide. The issue was confirmed by a Honda dealership on August 8th 2025, which diagnosed the problem as a failed multipurpose camera unit. They acknowledged that this malfunction disables all related safety systems. The vehicle was inspected by a certified Honda dealership technician, but not by police, insurance, or the manufacturer directly at this time. Multiple dashboard warning messages appeared simultaneously one day when starting the vehicle, including: "collision mitigation system problem" "road departure mitigation system problem" "lane keeping assist problem" "adaptive cruise control problem" "auto high-beam problem" these messages first appeared on or around the end of June 2025, and the systems were disabled immediately upon the failure.

My Honda Odyssey, after a hot summer day showed error codes related to the front camera. The adaptive cruise control problem (acc), auto high-beam (a); road departure mitigation system, collision/braking mitigation system; lane keeping assist problem (lkas) now are non-functional. Various internet users complain of the same issues without a conclusive source for the problem. It is either related to battery voltage or front-camera failure (possible due to heat/sun exposure). The 2020 vehicle was purchased used from dealer in 2024 where the battery was stated to have been replaced/new. Further, my vehicle has the infotainment package (tv/dvd) which has also previously drawn down the battery even after the car was shut off (I. E. , the electronics and/air conditioning are drawing too much battery and causing low voltages that impact the camera-based sensors). Multiple internet users complain of parasitic battery draw, fuses, poor oem batteries, and faulty behaviors with the camera system.

On June 23, 2025, while driving my wife to the rdu airport, our Odyssey's engine failed to restart after an auto idle stop (ais) at a busy intersection in greensboro. Instead of starting, the dashboard displayed a collision mitigation system problem alert, the drive ("d") indicator light started flashing, and then the dashboard displayed a "shifting to park: apply brake pedal" message. We were stranded at a busy stoplight, at the front of a dedicated left-turn lane, unable to drive or shift to park as instructed. The only way to resolve the issue was to hold the start/stop button for several seconds to shut the vehicle off. And the vehicles behind us had to swerve around us because our malfunctioning vehicle was blocking the lane. This problem has recurred semi-regularly since June 23, forcing us to manually disable the auto idle stop feature on every drive to prevent being stranded in traffic. An independent mechanic found no stored diagnostic codes but identified relevant Honda technical service bulletins (23-008 and 23-009) addressing similar ais failures. A Honda service center misdiagnosed the issue as a faulty battery, but subsequent testing by the independent shop confirmed the battery was in excellent working order. The actual auto idle stop malfunction remains undiagnosed. The vehicle and its auto idle stop system remain available for inspection. This issue appears to be part of the ongoing NHTSA engineering analysis ea25-004.

Our Odyssey has had mounting concerns w/electrical system. These are safety issues. 10/20. Work done related to electrical system-rear camera having issues. Left/rt rear door wires were replaced due to recall. Software update completed. Gage control module software updated-know issue. 10/rear windshield wiper not functioning-electrical issue & pump malfunctioned. Idol stop was not properly working. The car would stall out at stoplights as lifting foot off the brake & attempting to accelerate. Battery was replaced at this time & the vehicle was only 3 years old-we were charged. Issues with our car are electrical related & are seeing many others with similar issues. 8/24-11/key fob batteries died. After batteries were changed, issues with the power windows began immediately. Windows would not going/up or down all the way and were sticking. Soon after they stopped working all together. Auto locks wouldn’t work & the gas tank latch had to manually open to fill the gas tank. Finally took the car in for diagnosis. Said the motor in the door was broken & needed to be replaced. We were not convinced that this was the real issue b/c the problem began immediately after the fob battery issue. Instead of new parts, the dealer glued pieces together & gave us a discounted price. This was & is a real safety concern especially knowing windows were altogether not functioning & we don't believe that it was properly addressed. 2/after snow/icy weather front passenger side windshield wiper dispenser/sprayer wasn’t working. Upon checking, discovered it had become dislodged. Adjusted the piece & reattached this piece into place. As soon as car was turned on ,right after reinserting the piece into place warning lights came on-all brake/lane mitigation lights. After diagnosis, said it was an issue with camera at windshield & the camera needed to be replaced. Odyssey groups state electrical issue are know and many w/2020 Odysseys. 5/25 issues are beginning again with idol stop.

The problem first appeared in may 2025 when multiple system failure lights illuminated simultaneously. After confirming the battery and alternator were in good condition, I took the van to Honda of cleveland (2701 s lee hwy, cleveland, TN 37311) for a diagnosis. Their service department confirmed that the adas front camera (36160-thr-a91) had failed, which disabled the following safety systems: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance. I asked if this is a wear component (expected to need replacement over time) and was informed that it is not. The quoted cost to replace the camera and calibrate was approximately $1,400.

Multiple warning lights: 1. Acc- adaptive cruise control 2. Lkas- lane keeping assist problem 3. Collision mitigation system problem 4. Road departure mitigation system problem 5. Auto high beam problem safety issues: with almost all of these not working the risk of avoiding a possible accident is greatly increased. An independent service center read errors for the can. No prior warnings, they just came up. I have replaced the battery and the issues were not resolved. An inspection is possible.

Front facing camera went out on a 2020 model. Several warning lights appear related to lane assist, front collision warnings, and automatic emergency braking. These safety features are important, and Honda should issue a recall. The camera is around $800 to replace, plus another $800-$1000 to install and calibrate. Car is only 5 years old, and there have been other camera/electrical related problems, and many recalls. Please hold Honda accountable to fix their declining reliability issues.

Took it to certified Honda garage to solve another issue and now there is an issue with the front facing camera system. - adaptive cruise control - lane keeping assistant - collision mitigation system - road departure mitigation system - auto high beam system.

Over 8 multiple safety warnings turned up on dashboard on many occasions while driving. Also, vehicle fails to issue a code on obd and Honda rep claims they’ve never seen anything like this after showing them video proof of multiple occurrences. I’ve seen many complaints online. My wife drives this vehicle with young children and doesn’t feel safe while driving it because of it stating multiple safety warnings.

The entire advanced driver assistance system failed. My vehicle has not been inspected. The entire adas does not work upon startup.

Upon starting the vehicle, the following all fail: adaptive cruise control forward collision warning lane departure warning lane keeping assistance.

We bought this van with a clean bill of health as far as accidents and single owner prior to us. The car had a documented maintenance history but after 5k miles of driving it the active cruise control began to through all kinds of errors. I researched this issue and find that many more Honda owners with active cruise control have the same issue. A few customers say that they had their front camera replaced and calibrated for a cost of about $1,600. 00 only to have the error show up again. I am writing this message to report that in my case I have found a work around. It’s not a permanent fix but points to Honda’s computer throwing a false positive error that is costing a great deal of money to Honda owners. On our van when this error happens, I force a diagnostic scan followed by a forced computer reboot and the warning lights are fixed an all equipment back to working. It’s horrible to read that Honda charges $1,600. 00 to replace perfectly good parts in all their line without taking the time to truly diagnose their issues with acc errors and do good to their customers. I hope this helps reach someone who can further investigate this issue with Hondas. In our family’s case we are lucky that I have an it background and was able to find a fix for this issue without any costs to our family financials and avoided paying Honda to replace perfectly working components due to their lack of knowledge of how their equipment works. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The multifunction forward looking camera in the top of the windshield developed an "internal fault" and either needs replacement or these safety features will fail to work. These safety features allow me to avoid accidents. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer. There are warning lamps that state that these features are no longer working.

I am writing to report a significant safety issue with my 2020 Honda Odyssey. The front assembly assist monocular camera (oem part 36160-thr-c01-m1) has failed, causing the loss of several critical safety features, including auto high beam, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, and lane keeping assist system (lkas). The local Honda dealership diagnosed the issue as an internal fault in the camera unit. Through research, I have discovered this failure is not an isolated incident. Numerous reports from other Odyssey owners highlight similar issues with the camera leading to the deactivation of these safety features. For example, discussions on the Honda Odyssey forum and other online platforms describe widespread failures of front-camera-dependent systems, including lane-keeping and collision avoidance features. These failures compromise vehicle safety, potentially increasing the risk of accidents. The camera’s malfunction disables essential systems designed to enhance driver awareness and prevent collisions, leaving drivers vulnerable in critical situations. I respectfully request that the NHTSA investigate this issue, as the consistency of these reports suggests a systemic problem. A recall or corrective action may be necessary to ensure the safety and reliability of these vehicles. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Several engine failures, starting one month after purchase in September 2020. Multiple system failures (all on video) leading to very poor acceleration and operation. No compression in engine and only able to go 20 mph. White-allen Honda made four attempts to solve the matter over the course of two years. The dealer has had the car a total of 120 days. Then end of December 2024 then engine began making a knocking sound and I was told it needed at new engine, to the tune of $10,000. 00. Then I see a recall for a similar issue but only up to 2019 Odysseys. Please help find resolution for this.

September 2024, I bought my car to the dealership to check multiple warning lights showed up on my dashboard. The dealer read the code and determine the multipurpose windshield camera had internal malfunction. The dealer told me that my multipurpose windshield camera need to be replace on my 60k mi 2020 Odyssey ex-l for ~$2. 3k in conshohocken PA. I had many of those sensor lights on (e. G. Acc, lane assist, collision mitigation) and saw many comments on a youtube video (Honda Odyssey warning lights bonanza get ready to pay). Do my research online; seem like this happened a lot for the Honda Odyssey from year 2017 to year 2020 hope NHTSA will investigate on this issue. It a very expensive fix for the vehicle barely break in. With all those safety feature disengage/malfunction at the same time, it is a very dangerous issue.

There are five warning indicator on the dashboard complaining about adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance. I took the car to the Honda dealership, and they acknowledged that they were due toan internal failure of the multipurpose camera.

At random the following would come on when driving or when starting the vehicle up. It would also reset itself at random. Very scary when you have small children in the van. 1. Collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) 2. Road departure mitigation system (rdm) 3. Lane keeping assist system (lkas) 4. Adaptive cruise control (acc) 5. Auto head lights the vehicle has not been in any collision. This started after a required update was installed. The code reader scan code does not match what is being stated. When you are using the cruise control then it would turn off. Brake warning will not work. The cable harness for the audio for the entire van was redone last summer 2023.

+ what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the front camera, which plays a crucial role in the functioning of the lane keep assist system (lkas), adaptive cruise control (acc), collision avoidance system, and auto high beam, malfunctioned. This camera is integral to these systems. +how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the malfunction of the front camera caused critical systems like lkas, acc, collision avoidance, and auto high beam to operate unpredictably. This compromised vehicle control, leading to unintended lane departures, unsafe following distances, and potential collision risks. The auto high beam system also failed to adjust correctly, creating visibility hazards for both myself and other drivers. +has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the issue has been confirmed by a dealer, front camera malfunctioned and need to be replaced for $2000.

Front windshield camera, controls adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure mitigation, front collision mitigation, auto high beam, all the lights came on and all the features stopped working. We were 1500 miles from home when this happened had it repaired at a dealership $1300. I called Honda corporate and after 2 days a customer service representative called me back. He told me the vehicle was 2500 miles out of warranty and it's a car and cars are going to break down. That I should drive it back home and have the dealership repair it and they might be able to help with some kind of reimbursement. I did not want to drive it that far without all the systems functioning so he said well that's on me.

When the automatic start/stop feature turns the car off when the brake is fully depressed the car will sometimes not restart as designed. Further, it is sometimes accompanied by the forward collision warning light coming on and shutting the car off.