Honda recalls certain 2020 Fit models due to rearview camera display failure that may reduce rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software at dealerships.
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda is recalling certain 2020 Fit vehicles because their rearview camera display may not work when starting the car, which could lead to crashes. This affects drivers who rely on the camera for rear visibility.
The rearview camera image may not display when the engine starts with a key due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. This means drivers might not see vehicles behind them when reversing, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Honda Fit vehicles with the specific rearview camera issue are affected. Drivers who rely on the rearview camera for rear visibility are most at risk.
Check if your 2020 Honda Fit has a rearview camera that doesn't display when starting the car with a key. The recall covers specific models from 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V.
Dealers will update the rearview camera display audio unit software for free.
Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
The rearview camera image may not display when the engine starts with a key due to a design error in the audio display power circuit, which fails to meet federal safety standards.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2018-2020 Fit or 2019-2022 HR-V with a rearview camera that doesn't display when starting the car with a key.
Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V046000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 23V046000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
