Thousands of Honda and Acura owners will receive an unexpected notification in the coming weeks. Both Japanese brands confirmed a new recall campaign in the United States that affects more than 60,000 electric vehicles due to a defect related to the rear view camera.

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Although it may seem like a minor problem, the situation is worrying because the failure directly compromises visibility when maneuvering in reverse. And since it is a mandatory system in all new cars sold in the United States since 2018, any anomaly quickly becomes a safety issue.

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Most of the affected vehicles correspond to the Honda Prologue, with 44,199 units of the 2024 and 2025 models involved in the recall. On the other hand, Acura also included 15,688 units of the 2024 ZDX.

The problem appears inside the camera

According to the documentation presented to the NHTSA, the origin of the failure would be in the manufacturing process of the rear camera housing.

Honda explained that a pretreatment applied during production would have affected the adhesion ability of the seal. Over time, this could allow moisture to enter the system.

When water manages to enter, corrosion damage begins to appear on the internal electrical components. That's when drivers may notice blurry images, interference, distortion, or even a completely black screen when engaging in reverse.

The brand recognized that losing visibility during parking maneuvers considerably increases the risk of collisions or accidents.

Honda and GM investigated the problem for months

The technical analysis began in May 2024, after Honda received a notice related to a possible defect in the rear camera.

From there, engineers from Honda and General Motors worked together to study defective components sent by customers and perform various laboratory tests.

It is not a minor detail that both vehicles share a platform with General Motors electric models, such as the Chevrolet Blazer EV and the Cadillac Lyriq. Additionally, they use cameras developed by the same supplier, Sharp. However, GM did not report similar incidents in its models.

Finally, the investigation determined that plasma treatment applied to certain surfaces could chemically alter the material or partially deform the casing, weakening the protective seal.

More than 2,400 complaints and a definitive solution on the way

Honda confirmed that it received more than 2,400 reports related to this problem. Fortunately, so far there have been no accidents or injuries linked to the failure.

Even so, the company decided to move forward with the recall because it is a key component for daily safety.

Official notifications will begin to be sent from July 2026. Dealers will replace defective cameras free of charge with a new improved version that incorporates a revised bonding process to prevent moisture leaks.

Honda also explained that the updated cameras began to be installed in production from June 2025, so vehicles manufactured later should no longer have this defect.

Additionally, any owner who has previously paid for a repair related to the backup camera will be able to request a full refund of the expenses incurred.