Honda Recalls Accord and Insight Vehicles for Software Error
Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Accord and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles because a software error may cause system malfunctions that increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where system malfunctions increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, 2018-2020 Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. The recall involves approximately 737,233 vehicles.
A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication with other vehicle components. This can result in malfunctions of systems including windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power windows. These malfunctions cause the vehicles to fail to comply with several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), including those for windshield defrosting, rear visibility, and exterior lighting. Inoperative safety systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the BCM software free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA INSIGHT, ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan / Hybrid
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 737,233
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- INSIGHT
- ACCORD
- ACCORD HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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