2018–2021 Honda (3 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 20V439000 (Honda T89)

NHTSA recall 20V439000 (Honda recall T89) covers about 607,786 2018–2021 Honda (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jul 28, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V439000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

607,786
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Jul 28, 2020
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles. Incorrect instrument panel control module software can cause the instrument panel to not display critical information, such as engine oil pressure, speedometer, and gear selector position until the next ignition cycle. Additionally, it can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The risk

Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is T89.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 23, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Honda recall number T89

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V439000 as T89. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "T89 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Honda Odyssey2018–2020All Odyssey recallsYears to avoid
Honda Passport2019–2020All Passport recalls
Honda Pilot2019–2021All Pilot recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 28, 2020
Owner notification
Sep 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Safety standard (FMVSS)
101

Check your VIN for 20V439000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 20V439000 is open, call any Honda dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V439000 or T89). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V439000?

NHTSA recall 20V439000 (Honda recall T89) covers about 607,786 2018–2021 Honda (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jul 28, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport, and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V439000?

NHTSA's record for 20V439000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Operating a vehicle without a functioning instrument panel or rearview camera display increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V439000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 20V439000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 23, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Honda recall number for 20V439000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as T89. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (T89) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V439000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 20V439000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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