Transport Canada recall 2020611
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2020611 |
| Reported | 2020-12-10 |
| Component | Electrical |
| Notification type | Compliance Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 33150 |
What is wrong
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the Body Control Module (BCM) could cause different systems and warnings to stop working. This can include: the window defrosting/defogging system, windshield wipers, turn signals and lights, rearview camera display, and power windows.
Safety Risk:
Vehicle systems that stop working suddenly could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the BCM software.
| 2018 HONDA ACCORD | |
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| 2019 HONDA ACCORD | |
| 2020 HONDA ACCORD | |
| 2018 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 HONDA INSIGHT | |
| 2020 HONDA INSIGHT |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| AATS31549 | 2026-10-15. Service bulletin. Tech Line Summary Article - Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own, registers unintended inputs, or operates erratically without user interaction. The condition may be more noticeable when vehicle interior temperatures are elevated. |
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| AAHS09162026902 | 2026-09-21. Other. Dealer Message - On August 21st, 2026, American Honda issued a Product Update for certain 2018-2022 Accord and Accord Hybrid models that received the accessory Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade. Refer to Service Bulletin 26-068 for additional information regarding the Product Update. |
| AATS31549 | 2026-09-02. Other. Tech Line Summary - Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own, registers unintended inputs, or operates erratically without user interaction. The condition may be more noticeable when vehicle interior temperatures are elevated. |
| A26-068 | 2026-08-24. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - On certain 2018-2022 Accord and 2018-22 Accord Hybrid vehicles equipped with the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto software upgrade, a programming issue within the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto software may cause an invalid "License Authentication Error" message to appear on the display audio screen after approximately 1,500 ignition ON/OFF cycles. |
| AEBM08212026901 | 2026-08-24. Other. Dealer Message - Due to a software programming issue within the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto system, an invalid "License Authentication Error" message may appear on the Display Audio screen after approximately 1,500 ignition switch activations ON/OFF. |
| ATS30025 | 2026-01-05. Service bulletin. Tech Line Summary - Customers who have purchased the Accessory CarPlay /Android Auto upgrade are complaining that a pop-up message appears on the audio unit display stating, “Please insert USB drive containing valid software license file, and press OK button”. When this message is displayed, the audio unit is not responsive to control inputs, however the rear-view camera remains fully functional. |
| APS&12192025902 | 2026-01-05. Other. Dealer Message - Some customers have reported a pop-up message on the audio unit display stating: “Please insert USB drive containing valid software license file and press OK button.” When this message appears, the audio unit becomes unresponsive. The rear-view camera remains functional. |
| AAR12192025901 | 2026-01-05. Other. Dealer Message - Some customers have reported a pop-up message on the audio unit display stating: “Please insert USB drive containing valid software license file and press OK button.” When this message appears, the audio unit becomes unresponsive. The rear-view camera remains functional. |
| ATI&06032024904 | 2024-06-11. Other. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with customer complaint of Charging System Problem (battery icon) or Auto Engine Idle Stop Problem Lamp coming on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| ATI&05312024901 | 2024-06-03. Other. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with customer complaint of Charging System Problem (battery icon) or Auto Engine Idle Stop Problem Lamp coming on the Multi-Information Display (MID). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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