Honda Odyssey rearview camera recall 2018–2020: affected years and free fix

Honda is recalling 325,588 Odyssey minivans in the US: water can enter the rearview camera, so the image fails to appear in reverse. Dealers replace the camera free of charge; check the VIN to see if a car is covered.

Author: Nikita Novikov

03:39 09-07-2026

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Honda is recalling 325,588 Odyssey minivans in the US over a fault that looks minor right up until your first tight parking maneuver. According to the NHTSA, water can get into the rearview camera, after which the image fails to appear on the screen when you shift into reverse.

What matters here isn’t the camera failure itself, but the type of vehicle. The Odyssey is a big family minivan, often used in courtyards, near schools and shopping centers, and in cramped parking lots. Losing the rear image in a vehicle like this raises the risk of hitting an obstacle or a person, especially if the driver has come to rely on the screen and checks the mirrors less often.

The recall covers certain Honda Odyssey vehicles from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years. The repair is free for owners: dealers will replace the rearview camera. The NHTSA notes the cause is possible water intrusion into the camera unit, not a software glitch in the infotainment system.

For comparison, many modern recalls are fixed with a software update, but here a physical part replacement is required. That puts the campaign closer to classic service recalls tied to wiring and sealing: similar risks show up on crossovers and minivans from various brands, where the camera sits low and constantly collects dirt, road salt and water.

These minivans turn up on the used market and typically appeal to families as an alternative to the Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival and Chrysler Pacifica. When inspecting one, it’s worth checking not just that the camera works but also the recall history by VIN — on the used market the campaign may well still be open and uncompleted.

The easiest way to see whether a specific minivan falls under the campaign is to check the VIN on the NHTSA website or through Honda’s owner recall service.

For a used Odyssey, a camera failure is no reason to walk away from the purchase right away, but it’s a solid argument for an electrical diagnostic and some haggling.