Parts for your 2020 Honda Odyssey-Wheel hubs

2020 Honda Odyssey wheel hubs: what they do and when to service them

Drawing on the Honda Service Manual for the 2018–2020 Odyssey (RL6), the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue, and mainstream workshop databases, wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 2020 Honda Odyssey, so this part is relevant. The rear corners use bolt-on hub assemblies with integrated wheel bearings and ABS encoder rings, while the front corners use a hub flange with a sealed, press-fit bearing in the steering knuckle. Either way, each wheel depends on a hub to mount the wheel, carry load, and allow smooth rotation.

On this model, the wheel hub’s job is to hold the wheel studs, support the vehicle’s weight through the bearing, and keep everything turning true so tyres wear evenly and the ABS/traction systems get clean signals. A healthy hub and bearing mean quiet, precise running, a tired one can sound like a distant helicopter, create steering shimmy, or trigger ABS lights.

There’s no fixed replacement interval—these sealed units are “replace when worn.” As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to road-test for humming that rises with speed, check for play with the wheel off the ground, and spin each wheel listening for roughness. Inspect studs and nuts, look for rust bleed around the hub face, and keep the mating surfaces clean so wheels sit flush. When replacement is needed, use quality parts, new axle nuts where specified, and the exact Honda torque values. For the front, a press and correct support fixtures are required to avoid damaging the new bearing or knuckle, the rear is typically a straightforward bolt-on hub assembly. After any hub or bearing work, clear ABS codes if present and recheck wheel alignment and tyre wear over the next few hundred kilometres.

• Common signs it’s time: speed-related hum or growl, ABS/traction warning, uneven tyre wear, heat at the hub after a drive, or detectable play at 12 and 6 o’clock.
• Good habits: avoid hitting kerbs and deep potholes, don’t pressure-wash directly at the hub, and snug wheel nuts in a star pattern to the specified torque.

Popular questions about 2020 Honda Odyssey wheel hubs

How can someone tell if a hub or bearing is failing on a 2020 Odyssey?
They’ll usually hear a low humming that gets louder with speed and may change when gently weaving the vehicle left and right. There might be a faint vibration in the steering or floor. Jacking up the wheel and checking for roughness while spinning, or play when rocking at 12 and 6 o’clock, are classic checks. An ABS light can also appear if the encoder signal from the hub is affected.

Are the front and rear hubs the same on this model?
No. The rear uses a bolt-on hub assembly that includes the bearing and ABS encoder. The front uses a separate hub flange and a press-fit sealed bearing in the knuckle. The service approach and tools differ—rear is typically a remove-and-replace unit, front needs a press and correct support to avoid damage.

How long do wheel hubs last, and should they be replaced in pairs?
There’s no set lifespan, but many last well beyond 100,000 km if not impacted by potholes, water ingress, or accident damage. Replace as needed based on noise, play, or ABS issues. It’s not mandatory to do them in pairs, though if one side has failed from high mileage, the opposite side may not be far behind.