NHTSA Recall 20V771000: Software (electrical system) and 5 other components
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 737,233 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V771000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | X95 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA; VISIBILITY/WIPER; VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY › POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | December 10, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Safety risk
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
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 20V771000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Honda Insight | 2019, 2020 |
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.