NHTSA recall 20V771000
Back Over Prevention, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Visibility/Wiper · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the body control module (bcm) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Why it matters: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the bcm software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2018 Honda Accord
- 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2019 Honda Accord
- 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2019 Honda Insight
- 2020 Honda Accord
- 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid
- 2020 Honda Insight
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Honda Accord, 2019 Honda Accord, 2020 Honda Accord, 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, 2019 Honda Insight, 2020 Honda Insight.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V771000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.