NHTSA Recall 20V438000: Camera (back over prevention)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 212,070 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Honda Odyssey.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V438000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | W83 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | July 28, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 23, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may get into the rearview camera mounting holes and enter the camera lens and cause a distorted image, or no image at all. Additionally, if the rearview camera view mode is set to top-down view, or switched from that view to another mode in a bright environment, the image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Safety risk
A distorted 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, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, 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 W83.
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 20V438000
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.