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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V771📅 Dec 11, 2020

2018–2020 Honda Accord & 2018–2020 Honda Accord Hybrid + 1 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.

💥 The risk

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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V771000
Manufacturer recall #
X95
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
737,233
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY/WIPER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Owner phone
1-888-234-2138
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 22, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V771 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V771?

2018–2020 Honda Accord & 2018–2020 Honda Accord Hybrid + 1 more. 737,233 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-234-2138.