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Honda Electrical Recalls Cover Power Loss, Wiring and Camera Failures
Honda's electrical notices repeatedly concern loss of drive power, damaged wiring and disabled electrical functions. Hybrid power issues include DC-DC converter shutdown on certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles, plus ICM resets on certain 2023-2025 Accord Hybrid vehicles. CR-V Hybrid also has separate notices for a missing battery-cable fuse on 2020-2022 vehicles and battery module defects on 2023 vehicles. Odyssey's 2018-2020 outlet harness presents a separate short-circuit risk. Motorcycle notices cover CRF250L wiring, CRF450L horn mounting, CRF1100 switch corrosion and CBR650R wiring damage. Other software notices address Clarity Fuel Cell power loss, Accord/Insight electrical functions and Pilot/Odyssey/Passport camera delays.
Warning signs to watch for
- December 20, 2018 Clarity Fuel Cell recall A3O: partial or complete loss of power.
- December 10, 2020 Accord/Insight recall X95: malfunctioning wipers, defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights or power windows.
- July 28, 2020 Pilot/Odyssey/Passport camera recall: a delayed or missing rearview image.
- September 5, 2025 CRF1100 recall KS8: loss of horn function or inability to switch from low beam to high beam.
- December 23, 2025 CBR650R recall KT7: loss of turn signal, brake light, speedometer and horn function.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The Odyssey outlet-wiring, 2023 CR-V Hybrid battery-module, CRF250L wiring, Clarity Fuel Cell software and CRF450L horn-mount notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the Accord/Insight BCM, hybrid DC-DC converter, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid battery-cable, CRF1100 switch, 2023-2025 Accord Hybrid ICM or CBR650R wiring notices. The July 2020 Pilot/Odyssey/Passport camera-software notice also does not tell owners to stop driving. These statements describe the driving instructions in the supplied notices.
What the free repair involves
Free dealer software remedies address A3O's FC-ECU, X95's BCM, K9E's PCU and TN2's ICM CPU. HJR replaces the battery module; FGB replaces the battery cable. Odyssey outlet wiring is inspected, then replaced if damaged or taped and rerouted if undamaged. Other motorcycle notices specify harness work, horn/mount replacement or switch replacement. The camera-software notice offers a free owner download/update or dealer update.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 9 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Honda models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Accord | 289 |
| 2019 Honda Pilot | 263 |
| 2018 Honda Odyssey | 256 |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | 219 |
| 2020 Honda Pilot | 210 |
| 2020 Honda Odyssey | 160 |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | 126 |
| 2019 Honda Accord | 105 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Honda CBR650R Wiring May Cause Lighting Loss | high |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Honda Accord Hybrid Loss of Drive Power | high |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Honda CRF1100 Loses Horn and High-Beam Switch | high |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Honda CR-V Hybrid Battery May Spark or Lose Power | critical |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Honda CR-V Hybrid Battery Cable Fire Risk | high |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Honda Accord, CR-V Hybrid, Insight Power Loss Risk | high |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Honda Accord, Insight software may disable key systems | high |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Honda Pilot, Odyssey and Passport rearview cameras may lag | medium |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Honda Odyssey Third-Row Outlet Wiring Can Short | critical |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Honda CRF450L Horn Mount Can Break | high |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: Earlier Software Fix Incomplete | high |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Honda CRF250L Wiring Harness Installation Problem | high |
Common questions
Which Honda hybrid electrical recalls describe losing drive power?
K9E describes DC-DC converter shutdown on certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. HJR identifies possible power loss on certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. TN2 concerns ICM resets on certain 2023-2025 Accord Hybrid vehicles.
Can I install the Pilot, Odyssey or Passport camera software myself?
The July 2020 central network software notice gives owners a choice: follow mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or have a dealer perform the update free of charge. That option belongs to this camera-software recall.
What does the Odyssey third-row power outlet wiring repair involve?
The February 2020 notice for certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles specifies inspection of the third-row accessory outlet harness. Dealers replace damaged wiring. If undamaged, they apply protective tape and reroute the harness. The notice says repairs are free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.