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.
Your vehicle's rearview camera lets you see what's behind you on the display screen. But in certain 2018-2023 Odysseys, 2019-2022 Pilots, and 2019-2023 Passports, a faulty cable can cause the image to not appear on the screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't show up, you'll have a blind spot behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to yourself or others.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty cable and add a protective cover to prevent future issues – 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 rearview camera on your Odyssey helps you see what's behind your vehicle. It's mounted on the back of the car, and if water gets inside the camera, it can cause a blurry or black screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera doesn't work properly, you might not be able to see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, especially when backing up.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the rearview camera with a new one, and it will be done at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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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 camera system in your vehicle is designed to provide a view of what's behind you, helping you avoid accidents. In some 2018-2021 Honda vehicles, this system might not work properly because of a software glitch in the instrument panel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software issue isn't fixed, your instrument panel might not show important info like oil pressure, speed, or gear position, and your rearview camera might not display. This could make it harder to stay safe on the road and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will update the software for your instrument panel control module at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice, and it'll be taken care of for free.
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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.