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HighNHTSA·26V423000·Announced 2026-07-01

Honda Recalls 2018-2020 Odyssey Vehicles for Rearview Camera Defect

Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles because water may enter the rearview camera, causing the image to fail to display in reverse.

What this means for you

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 (reduced rear visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the rearview camera, causing the image to fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438.

Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ODYSSEY
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
325,588

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 (1)

  • ODYSSEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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