Recall 26V423 covers 325,588 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey vehicles: water can disable the rearview camera. Free repair at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
Honda is recalling 325,588 2018-2020 Odyssey minivans because water can enter the rearview camera and stop the image from displaying in reverse. That leaves the driver with a reduced view behind the vehicle and increases crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The rearview camera on a 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey is the small camera that feeds the dashboard screen when the van is shifted into reverse. Its job is to show the area behind the vehicle so the driver has rear visibility during backing.
On affected Odysseys, the camera housing was not built with enough margin around the mounting screw. During assembly, the screw was susceptible to being misaligned, and the fastening stress cracked the housing boss, the raised plastic area that holds the screw. Temperature changes, including freezing trapped water, can expand those cracks over time. Once water reaches the inside of the camera, the image can fail to display in reverse, which means the required rearview image is missing.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is the rearview camera image not appearing when reverse is selected.
Who's affected?
The scope runs across Odyssey model years from 2018 through 2020, with the same camera component listed for each year.
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | Camera |
|---|---|
| 2020 Honda Odyssey | Camera |
| 2018 Honda Odyssey | Camera |
| Units affected | 325,588 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A rearview camera image that does not display leaves the driver with less visibility behind the vehicle and increases crash risk. Use mirrors, turn your head before backing, and schedule the repair when Honda opens it. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Watch for Honda's owner letter about the free rearview-camera repair, expected August 24, 2026.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer once Honda opens scheduling for the free rearview-camera replacement.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V423 when you call.
- Use extra care when backing up until the repair is complete; the rearview camera image can fail in reverse.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician will replace the rearview camera covered by the recall. The final dealer repair will be free once available, including parts and labor. Honda's filing says it uses the manufacturer's general reimbursement plan on file, so documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this rearview camera issue can be reviewed through that plan. Keep prior repair paperwork and ask Honda customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 1, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 2, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V423?
Recall 26V423 covers 325,588 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey minivans with rearview cameras that can let water in and fail to show an image in reverse. That reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle and increases crash risk. Honda dealers will replace the camera for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 26V423. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the rearview camera replacement. Reference recall number 26V423 and Honda recall number HOX when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost to you. Honda dealers will replace the affected rearview camera free of charge, regardless of where you bought the Odyssey.
Is it safe to drive with this Honda Odyssey recall?
The recall does not say to stop driving, but the rearview camera image can fail when the vehicle is in reverse. Use mirrors, turn your head, and back up slowly until the dealer replaces the camera for free.
When will Honda notify owners about recall 26V423?
Honda expects to mail owner notification letters on August 24, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask about the free rearview camera replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V423000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V423 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V423000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 13, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →