Key facts
- Honda is recalling 325,588 Odyssey vehicles in the U.S. due to rearview camera display issues.
- The recall impacts certain 2018-2020 model year Odyssey vehicles.
- Water ingress into the rearview camera can cause image display failure when the vehicle is in reverse.
- This malfunction poses an increased risk of a crash.
- Honda will replace the rearview camera at no cost to owners.
Honda Motor America is recalling 325,588 Odyssey vehicles in the United States due to a defect with the rearview camera display. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on Wednesday, stating that water may enter the rearview camera, leading to a failure to display an image when the vehicle is in reverse. This malfunction increases the risk of a crash.
The recall specifically affects certain 2018-2020 model year Honda Odyssey vehicles. As a remedy, authorized Honda dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge to owners. The issue highlights potential safety concerns related to vehicle visibility systems.