Honda Odyssey Recall: 325,000 Minivans Hit by Rearview Camera Glitch

Honda has issued a recall for roughly 325,000 Odyssey minivans from the 2018 through 2020 model years. The problem? A faulty rearview camera system that can fail to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. That’s a big safety concern, especially for families who rely on that camera to spot kids, pets, or obstacles behind the van.

According to Honda, the issue stems from a software bug in the audio display unit. In certain conditions—like after a quick start or when the battery voltage dips—the screen may go black instead of showing the camera feed. Federal safety standards require the rearview image to appear within two seconds of shifting into reverse, and these vans aren’t meeting that benchmark.

As of now, Honda says it has received over 95,000 warranty claims tied to the glitch but no reports of crashes or injuries.

The fix is straightforward: Honda dealers will update the audio display unit’s software for free. Owners can expect notification letters to start arriving in late February 2025. If you drive one of these Odysseys and want to check right away, you can call Honda’s customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website with your VIN.

Meanwhile, if you’re in the Boca Raton area, Boca Auto Care recommends bringing your minivan in for a quick diagnostic—we can verify if your vehicle is affected and help coordinate the recall repair with your local dealer.