Honda Odyssey 2020 Recall: Rearview Camera Failure Risk
Honda is recalling certain 2020 Odyssey vehicles due to rearview camera failure in reverse, which can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must have the camera replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2020 Odyssey vehicles because water can enter the rearview camera, causing it to fail when reversing. This reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle and increases crash risk. Owners should contact Honda for a free camera replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79627-honda-odyssey-2020-recall-rearview-camera-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79627-honda-odyssey-2020-recall-rearview-camera-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V423000
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“Honda Odyssey 2020 Recall: Rearview Camera Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79627-honda-odyssey-2020-recall-rearview-camera-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V423000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V423000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water entering the rearview camera can cause it to stop working when the vehicle is in reverse. This reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Honda Odyssey vehicles with the rearview camera issue are most at risk. The hazard affects drivers who rely on the camera for reversing safety.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Odyssey has a rearview camera that fails to display when reversing. The recall covers specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 9, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free rearview camera replacement at a dealer.
Get Rearview Camera Replacement
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to fix the camera failure issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 8 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V423000 — Honda Odyssey 2020 Recall: Rearview Camera Failure Risk Hello, I own a Honda Odyssey 2020 Recall: Rearview Camera Failure Risk that is covered by recall 26V423000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HOX. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V438. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V423000 (January 7, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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