The rearview camera system in your Honda is designed to show you what's behind your vehicle when you're backing up. However, in certain 2018-2023 models, the camera image might not appear on the display due to a faulty cable connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image doesn't show up on the display, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury while reversing.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty cable and install a protective cover to prevent future issues, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get 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 rearview camera in your Odyssey is the part that shows you what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse. Water can get into the camera's mounting holes and mess up the picture, or make it disappear completely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image is distorted or doesn't work, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, making it harder to see children, pets, or obstacles, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty rearview camera with a new one, and the repair is completely free. Just wait for the recall notice to arrive and schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A distorted or inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is W83.
The instrument panel in your vehicle has a small computer that shows important information like your engine oil pressure and speedometer. In some 2018-2021 Honda Odysseys, Passports, and Pilots, this computer got programmed incorrectly, so it might not show these crucial details until you restart the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If your instrument panel and rearview camera aren't working as they should, it's harder to stay safe while driving. You could crash because you can't see what's behind you or check your speed and oil level.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will update the computer software in your instrument panel, so it shows the right information again. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.