NHTSA Recall 18V629000: Camera (back over prevention) and visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 232,140 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V629000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | K2G, V2F |
| Components | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA; VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Report received | September 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V629000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.