Recall 20V771000: 2018–2020 Honda Accord, 2018–2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2019–2020 Honda Insight
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 10, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 737,233
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Honda Accord
- 2019 Honda Accord
- 2020 Honda Accord
- 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2019 Honda Insight
- 2020 Honda Insight
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V771000
- Manufacturer campaign
- X95
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Feb 22, 2021
- Components
- Back over prevention: sensing system: camera (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Electrical system:body control module:software (Electrical System); Exterior lighting (Lighting); Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (Visibility & Wipers); Visibility:power window devices and controls (Visibility & Wipers); Visibility/wiper (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology