2018-2020 Honda Odyssey recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
325,588 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
174 earlier NHTSA recalls by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 4, 2026 2023-2026 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2025-2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV recall: Tire Repair Kit Bottle Cap May Detach
- June 4, 2026 2014-2020 Acura MDX, 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline and 1 more model recall: Rear Suspension Components May Fail
- May 21, 2026 2017-2020, 2022-2026 Acura MDX, 2018-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2016-2022 Honda Accord and 14 more models recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash (agency record)
- May 14, 2026 2024-2025 Honda Prologue, 2024 Acura ZDX recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image (agency record)
- April 9, 2026 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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. 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Honda Odyssey 2018-2020
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V423000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 325,588 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | HOX |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record