Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
The rearview camera in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're reversing. In some 2018-2023 Odysseys, 2019-2022 Pilots, and 2019-2023 Passports, the camera image might not show up on the display due to a faulty cable.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image doesn't display, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which could lead to a crash or injury, especially when reversing.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty cable and add a protective cover to the connection, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the MOST cable harness and install a straightening cover over the vehicle cable connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EEL, ZEM, and SFC.
The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the screen that shows you important info like your engine's oil pressure, your speed, and what gear you're in. In certain 2018-2021 models, the software that controls this screen might not work as intended, hiding this information until you turn the car off and back on again. This can also prevent the rearview camera from showing you what's behind your vehicle when you're backing up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the instrument panel and rearview camera aren't working, you might not see important information that could help you avoid a crash, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will update the software in your instrument cluster for free, so you can safely drive your vehicle without worrying about these issues. Just schedule an appointment when you receive the recall notice, and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, 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 T89.