Honda Odyssey Recall Issued for Rearview Camera Failure
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Honda is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles because water may enter the rearview camera, causing the image to fail when the vehicle is in reverse.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 2, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey vehicles. A total of 325,588 units are affected by this campaign, which expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V423000.
What You Should Do
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Why This Matters
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V423000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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