Honda Accord, Insight (2018-2019): Back over prevention
Recall 18V629000 · Sep 13, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
232,140
vehicles affected
232,140
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V629000
- Date
- Sep 13, 2018
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 232,140
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Back over prevention > Sensing system > Camera; Visibility > Rearview mirrors/devices
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
What can happen
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V629000?
2 models: Honda Accord (2018), Honda Insight (2019), about 232,140 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V629000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
What can happen?
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.