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Honda Odyssey backup camera can fail from water

NHTSA campaign 26V423000 · Reported 2026-07-01 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Water can get inside the backup camera on these minivans. When that happens, the picture may not come up on the dashboard screen after you shift into reverse. You lose the view directly behind the van, so it is easier to back into something, or someone, that the mirrors do not show. Federal rules require that picture to appear, which is why this is a recall. The dealer replaces the camera at no charge to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (VINs are searchable starting July 9, 2026).
2. Call your Honda dealer, or Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall HOX), for an appointment.
3. Have the rearview camera replaced — it is free, even if you paid for a repair before.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Honda Odyssey
2019 Honda Odyssey
2020 Honda Odyssey

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda backup camera recalls: blank, blurry or missing reverse images · all 9 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.