NHTSA recall 20V-440: Electrical System

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported July 28, 2020 · 4 affected model years

Electrical System recall

20V-440
July 28, 2020 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
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."
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V440000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report dateJuly 28, 2020
ComponentElectrical System:Software
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Honda Pilot10 recalls total2020 Honda Passport10 recalls total2020 Honda Odyssey14 recalls total2020 Honda Pilot11 recalls total

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