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Honda Odyssey Recall 20V438: Rearview Camera May Show Distorted or Blank Image

NHTSA campaign 20V438, reported July 28, 2020, 212,070 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the rearview camera mounting holes and reach the camera lens, which can distort the picture or stop the image from displaying at all. In addition, if the camera is set to top-down view, or is switched out of that view in bright conditions, the image may fail to appear.

A distorted or missing rearview image reduces what the driver can see behind the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash, particularly while backing up. Owners should be aware that the camera may not be reliable in these conditions.

Honda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (Honda recall number W83), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V438Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Honda Odyssey20192020