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Honda Odyssey Recall 20V439: Instrument panel and rearview camera may fail to display

NHTSA campaign 20V439, reported July 28, 2020, 607,786 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The instrument panel software in these Honda vehicles can be incorrect. This can stop the panel from showing key information such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next time the ignition is cycled. The software problem can also prevent the rearview camera image from appearing. Driving without a working instrument panel or rearview camera display raises the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the instrument panel control module software at no cost to you. The recall began September 23, 2020. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall number T89.

To check whether your specific vehicle has an open recall, look up your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup tool or contact any authorized Honda dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V439Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, 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 T89.
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 Odyssey201820192020
Honda Passport20192020
Honda Pilot201920202021