NHTSA Campaign 20V440000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Jul 28, 2020 · 499,344 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pilot, 2019-2020 Odyssey and 2019-2020 Passport vehicles. Incorrect central network software programming may cause several errors to occur that can delay or prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence

A delayed 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 that updated software is available. Owners have the option to either follow the mailed instructions to download and update the software for free, or visit a dealer to have the software update performed, 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 Y7Y.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA ODYSSEY 2019 499,344
HONDA ODYSSEY 2020 499,344
HONDA PASSPORT 2019 499,344
HONDA PASSPORT 2020 499,344
HONDA PILOT 2019 499,344
HONDA PILOT 2020 499,344
HONDA PILOT 2021 499,344

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V440000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.