Sensing system: cameraRecall 18V-629 · Honda vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 18V-629 covers 232,140 Honda vehicles for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V629000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The risk
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 312 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 17, 2016 to September 4, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.