2019 Honda Odyssey: backup camera failure

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

While driving multiple alerts pop up on the dashboard distracting driver. Had 6 alerts that kept beeping while driving. Took to honda and they say forward facing camera has issues so affects all of these systems. Causing all the safety systems to not work. This car only has 55,000 miles and is only a few months out of warranty. With all the other rear camera recalls, this seems like a way bigger safety concern!

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · IL

On October 12, 2026, I contacted Gerald Honda of Countryside, IL, to schedule a repair for the rearview camera safety recall. I was informed that due to limited parts and availability, the earliest appointment they could offer was January 5, 2027. I ultimately had to push the appointment to January 7, 2027. This timeframe far exceeds the 60-day remedy window from the date of initial contact established in the safety recall notice, violating the terms provided for addressing this defect.

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Driver assistance · VA

Forward facing multipurpose camera has failed triggering multiple warning lights. This occurred right after the last recall for the van was completed which replaced the rear camera.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

At approximately 52,000 miles, my 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite developed multiple simultaneous warning messages indicating problems with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Autio High Beam and Road Departure Mitigation system.. with Break Assist light on. The vehicle was taken to a Honda dealership, where the problem was reproduced and diagnosed as a failure of the front windshield-mounted multipurpose camera used by the Honda Sensing system. The dealer recommended replacement of the camera and quoted approximately $2,350 for the repair, including calibration. The failure disables several driver-assistance and collision-avoidance functions at the same time, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, road departure mitigation, and collision mitigation braking. I am concerned that the simultaneous loss of these safety systems could increase the risk of a crash, particularly if a driver is relying on the systems when the failure occurs. There was no collision or known physical damage to the camera prior to the failure. The warning messages appeared on the instrument panel when the malfunction occurred. The dealer has confirmed the camera failure. The vehicle has not otherwise been inspected by police or insurance representatives. The failed component is currently still installed in the vehicle and should be available for inspection upon request unless it is replaced during repair. I am submitting this complaint because a safety-critical camera component failed at relatively low mileage and simultaneously disabled multiple Honda Sensing safety systems. Worth mentioning, the rear camera system was recalled and was replaced given that failure and this camera failing around the exact same time I fear that this camera failed due to a manufacturing problem. The dealer confirmed that my rear camera was effected by the recall.

Filed Sep 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · FL

My vehicle suddenly developed multiple warning messages at the same time, including: Brake System, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Auto High-Beam. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnosis. The dealership determined that the front-view/multipurpose camera was short-circuiting/failing and needed to be replaced and calibrated. This concerns me as a potential safety defect because a failure of a single camera caused multiple Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistance systems to become unavailable simultaneously. I am concerned that the premature failure of the front-view camera may represent a recurring safety-related defect affecting other 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. A failure of this component can potentially leaving drivers without safety functions they may normally rely upon. Additionally, Honda Customer Relations told me that several customers had contacted Honda about the issue, and the dealership told me that it had replaced front cameras on numerous customers' vehicles for the same problem. I understand that Honda has issued a separate recall involving the rearview camera on certain 2019–2020 Odyssey vehicles. I understand that the rearview camera involved in that recall is different from the front-view camera that failed on my vehicle. I mention this only as additional context because both involve camera-related components on the same generation of Odyssey. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review consumer complaints and other available information concerning front-view/multipurpose camera failure on 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles to determine whether there is a safety-related defect trend.

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Driver assistance · KY

We were backing up the vehicle and the children started playing around acting like they were pushing the vehicle. The rear camera showed they were on the back corners of the vehicle and I think also the rear camera. As I pulled away all the safety notifications started to appear - adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, high beam automation and a brake system error. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in Richmond, Kentucky who advised that the issue was the front camera that is in the rearview mirror mount area. I asked how this could be the front camera when everything happened in the rear of the vehicle. They advised they didn't know how but that is what their code readers are recognizing as the issue. They also stated that they have several individuals reporting this issue to them each month but there are no recalls due to this. This seems to be a safety defect as I cannot see how children playing around at the back of the vehicle affects the 'front' camera in turn affecting so many safety items.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · CA

From the date of purchase, the central display / infotainment screen intermittently turns off or loses connection (Pictures of different messages appearing on the screen attached). When this happens, I lose the rearview backup camera, GPS, radio, and the entire rear entertainment system, for which I paid a significant extra amount. While the vehicle was still under factory warranty, I reported this exact problem during my first and second service visits at Honda Canyon. On both occasions, the service advisor stated they "could not replicate the problem. I specifically asked: "What happens if this gets worse after warranty expires?" Your employee told me verbally that since the issue was documented as in the system, Honda would take care of it without charge. On XXX they did a software update (Invoice attached). After that, the problem got worse. Current situation: The problem has now gotten much worse - the screen is unusable most of the time, creating a safety risk when backing up without a camera. On XXX, I met with Service Manager Mark Wiseman at Honda Canyon. I provided printed photos of the different error messages shown on the screen. I left the vehicle for 10 days. No loaner was provided. Mr. [XXX] told me upon pickup that his technicians drove the vehicle "several times" and were able to see the messages but could not get the diagnostic code they needed. He stated he believes the issue is a device in the rear of the van. However, when I compared the mileage, the van was driven only 0.6 miles in 10 days, contradicting the statement that it was driven several times. Most concerning, Honda Canyon now claims their system shows no record that I complained about this problem while the vehicle was under warranty, despite two prior complaints. This is a pre-existing defect, reported under warranty, and is related to the known infotainment / MOST bus issues on 2018-2019 Odyssey models. The loss of the rearview camera is also a federal safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AC

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Electrical · FL

Safety recall 23V‑431 / Honda campaign 23-046 (EEL) for the MOST/FAKRA network was completed after I purchased this 2019 Honda Odyssey in May 2026. I did not notice popping or crackling during my brief pre-recall ownership. After several thousand miles following the recall repair, faint but distinct speaker crackling began on approximately 08/02/2026. The upper steering-column/meter trim disturbed during the recall procedure was also returned loose, raising concern about repair workmanship and possible routing or strain on the installed FAKRA service cables or splice boxes. The rearview camera has not yet failed, but its image and the center display depend on the same MOST ring; interruption of that network can remove the rearview image while reversing and reduce rearward visibility. The vehicle's stored MOST shutdown history contains several pre-purchase SUDDEN_SIGNAL_OFF events and multiple CRITICAL_UNLOCK events, so I cannot say the recall created the original network defect. However, the exact crackling warning symptom has now appeared despite completion of the recall. No new post-repair MOST shutdown event had been logged when I checked. The vehicle and recall-installed components are available for inspection. No dealer or independent shop has yet reproduced or confirmed this post-repair symptom. I request that the federal safety agency evaluate whether the 23V‑431 remedy and its installation procedure adequately prevent continuing MOST/FAKRA interruptions and potential loss of the rearview-camera display.

Filed May 6, 2026 · Electrical · NM

Speakers, even if the audio is off, will produce a static sound, leading the center console to display a 'connection lost' message before going completely black. Screen will reconnect only when the vehicle has been restarted. Rear back up camera is affected by this as well by not working when the screen has lost network connection. Seems to be a FAKRA issue.

Filed Apr 21, 2026 · Electrical · 114,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact believed that the failure was related to a sensor malfunction within the rearview camera. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2026 · Electrical · OK

Since January 15, 2026, our Honda Odyssey has experienced a persistent and unresolved infotainment system failure affecting critical functions, including the rear-view camera. The issue has been reported across three separate service visits (January 15, March 6, and March 26, 2026), during which attempted repairs—including wiring adjustments, battery replacement, and amplifier replacement—failed to resolve the malfunction. Despite escalating to a regional Honda engineer and multiple dealership interventions, the system remains inoperable, and the defect continues to immediately reoccur after each repair attempt. As of April 12, 2026, the vehicle’s infotainment system and rear-view camera are completely non-functional. The issue has persisted for 87 days, resulting in loss of use of key vehicle functions and raising significant safety concerns due to the inoperability of the federally mandated rearview camera (FMVSS 111). The repeated unsuccessful repair attempts and extended delay have led to the conclusion that the vehicle is currently unsafe to operate and has not been restored to a usable condition within a reasonable timeframe.

Filed Apr 8, 2026 · Electrical · CA

My infotainment system has gone completely black, resulting in the loss of several critical functions, including the rearview camera, AC vent direction controls, navigation, and radio. This has made reversing significantly more hazardous, and the lack of proper AC control is especially inconvenient during the summer. The Honda dealer performed a recall-related diagnostic, but it did not resolve the issue. After further inspection, they concluded that the infotainment unit has completely failed. However, they were unable to identify the root cause and recommended a full replacement at a cost of $2,850. I contacted Honda America to request assistance or a goodwill discount, but my request was declined. Due to the high cost, I have not proceeded with the repair. Although my vehicle is not currently on the recall list and has approximately 70,000 miles, there is a known history of infotainment system issues in Honda vehicles. A complete failure of this unit at this stage is unexpected and potentially related with their manufacture, as it is generally intended to last the lifetime of the vehicle. Thank you for your consideration