Honda recalls 325,588 Odyssey minivans over rear camera defect

Honda is recalling 325,588 Odyssey minivans in the United States due to a defect that can cause the rearview camera image to fail when the vehicle is in reverse. The recall covers model years 2018–2020, built between January 24, 2017 and July 22, 2020 Source: Infobae; Diario Libre; Listín Diario; Heraldo de México.

The defect

Water can enter the camera assembly, corroding the circuit board and preventing the image from displaying on the screen. Honda identified two root causes: the screw-hole specification for the camera housing bracket was inadequate, and assembly variations allowed screw misalignment, leading to bracket cracking. Thermal expansion or freezing water can widen these cracks and allow moisture ingress Source: Heraldo de México. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned that reduced rear visibility increases crash or injury risk Source: Infobae; Diario Libre.

The fix

Honda will replace the rear camera free of charge with an improved unit. Some reports note the new camera is supplied by Sony, and the campaign supersedes a previous recall that used cameras from Canadian supplier Magna Source: Infobae; Diario Libre. As of June 25, Honda had received 1,648 warranty claims related to the issue, with no reported injuries or deaths Source: Heraldo de México; Infobae; Diario Libre; Listín Diario.

• Vehicles affected: 325,588 Honda Odyssey minivans (2018–2020 models) Source: All outlets.
• Root cause: Water intrusion due to cracked camera housing bracket Source: Heraldo de México.
• Remedy: Free replacement camera (Sony-sourced) at dealerships Source: Infobae; Diario Libre.