Recall 23V046 covers 114,686 2018-2022 Honda Fit and Hr-V vehicles for rearview camera display failure. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 114,686 2018-2022 Fit and Hr-V vehicles because the rearview camera image can fail to appear when the engine starts with a key. An inoperative display reduces the driver's rear visibility and increases crash risk, and Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The display audio unit in 2018-2022 Honda Fit and Hr-V vehicles is the center-screen assembly that powers the audio display and shows the rearview camera view. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, that screen is supposed to show the area behind the vehicle so the driver can back up with rear visibility.
On affected vehicles, the display audio power circuit was not designed correctly, and the recalled units have the incorrect display audio software program. When the engine is started with a key, the display audio unit can fail to bring up the rearview camera image. The camera itself is not the focus of the defect; the problem is the screen unit and its power and software behavior at startup.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver only learns about the problem when the rearview image does not appear after the engine is started and the vehicle is prepared to back up.
Who's affected?
Fit spans 2018-2020 and Hr-V spans 2019-2022; both use the same display audio unit assembly for the rearview camera image.
| 2018 Honda Fit | Display function |
|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Fit | Camera |
| 2019 Honda Fit | Display function |
| 2019 Honda Fit | Camera |
| 2019 Honda Hr-V | Display function |
| 2019 Honda Hr-V | Camera |
| 2020 Honda Fit | Display function |
| 2020 Honda Fit | Camera |
| 2020 Honda Hr-V | Display function |
| 2020 Honda Hr-V | Camera |
| 2021 Honda Hr-V | Display function |
| 2021 Honda Hr-V | Camera |
| 2022 Honda Hr-V | Display function |
| 2022 Honda Hr-V | Camera |
| Units affected | 114,686 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce rear visibility while backing up and increase the risk of a crash. Use mirrors and direct visual checks when reversing, and schedule the software update through a Honda dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2022 Honda Fit or Hr-V is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free display audio unit software update that fixes the rearview camera display failure.
- Ask the dealer whether your vehicle needs the superseding 24V-384 remedy, since vehicles repaired under recall 23V046 need the newer remedy completed.
- Bring any Honda owner letter to the dealer, or reference recall number 23V046 and Honda recall 6DW when you call.
- Use mirrors and look behind the vehicle when backing up until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician updates the display audio unit software so the rearview camera image displays correctly when the engine is started with a key. The recall repair is free, and vehicles repaired under campaign 23V046 still need the new remedy completed under campaign 24V384. If you already paid out of pocket for this display audio software repair, Honda's reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses. Bring receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Honda customer service about the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 2, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| February 3, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 13, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 13, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 13, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V046?
Recall 23V046 covers 114,686 2018-2022 Honda Fit and Hr-V vehicles with a rearview camera display issue. The camera image fails to display when the engine starts with a key, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Honda dealers update the display audio unit software for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2022 Honda Fit or Hr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Honda is included in recall 23V046. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 23V046. Honda also says this recall was superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-384, so ask whether the newer remedy applies to your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. For recall 23V046, Honda dealers update the display audio unit software free of charge at any franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The rearview camera image fails to display when the engine starts with a key. That reduces the driver's rear visibility and increases crash risk while backing up. The remedy path is a free dealer software update for the display audio unit.
What if my Honda was already repaired under recall 23V046?
Honda says vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V046 need the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384. Check your VIN, then ask a franchised Honda dealer whether your Fit or Hr-V still needs the newer recall repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V046000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V046 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V046000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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