2021-2022 Honda HR-V Backup Camera Display Recall (23V046)

Recall 23V046 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Honda HR-V in recall 23V046?

The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 HR-V with recall 23V046?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your HR-V shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the display function, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V046?

Recall 23V046 covers 114,686 vehicles: 2021-2022 Honda HR-V.

NHTSA lists 114,686 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the HR-V backup camera display recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.

When was recall 23V046 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 23V046 to NHTSA on February 2, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 13, 2023.

This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your HR-V was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my HR-V is part of recall 23V046?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V046 is open on your HR-V, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V046000 is open on your HR-V, it will be listed there, along with Honda recall number 6DW. You can also ask any Honda dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should HR-V owners do about recall 23V046?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V046000 applies to your HR-V.
2. Call a Honda dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any display function symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are HR-V owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the rearview camera.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 23V046 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 151 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the rearview camera. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Honda HR-V: 88 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2021 Honda HR-V: 63 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera

Can recall 23V046 make my HR-V a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Rearview camera faults are frequently fixed with a software update, but owners report the screen going black again weeks later. If that happens with your 2021-2022 Honda HR-V, each return visit should be documented.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same display function again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2022 Honda HR-V has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V384000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the HR-V went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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