2019 Honda Insight | 2020 Honda Accord | 2018 Honda Accord | 2020 Honda Insight — Electrical system: body control module: software
Published December 11, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 10, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V771000, published December 11, 2020 and initiated December 10, 2020. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2019 Honda Insight | 2020 Honda Accord | 2018 Honda Accord | 2020 Honda Insight — Electrical system: body control module: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- INSIGHT
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2019 HONDA INSIGHT | 2020 HONDA ACCORD | 2018 HONDA ACCORD | 2020 HONDA INSIGHT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Honda Insight | 2020 Honda Accord | 2018 Honda Accord | 2020 Honda Insight — Electrical system: body control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V771000 on December 11, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: INSIGHT.