The problem
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."
The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-423 (26V423000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | HOX |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| Report date | July 1, 2026 |
| Owners notified | August 24, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 325,588 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the driver assistance
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-423 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 325,588 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.