Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The Body Control Module (BCM) is like a brain in your Honda that helps control various systems like your windshield wipers and rearview camera. In some 2018-2020 Accords and 2019-2020 Insights, a software glitch might cause the BCM to miscommunicate with other parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software error happens, you might experience some systems not working as they should, like your windshield wipers, defroster, or rearview camera. This could make it harder to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will fix the issue by updating the BCM software, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, which is expected to begin on February 22, 2021.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
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