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Honda $HMC -0.04% is recalling 59,887 electric SUVs — including 44,199 Honda Prologue and 14,688 Acura ZDX models — after a defect in the rearview camera system was found to produce blurry, distorted, or blank images.
At the root of the problem is a manufacturing flaw in which the camera housing was not properly secured, Honda said, leaving the adhesive vulnerable to gradual separation. When the bond gives way, water can work its way into the unit, attacking internal electrical components and ultimately causing the image to degrade or disappear entirely. Owners have already filed 2,411 warranty claims tied to the problem, though no injuries have been reported, according to Men's Journal.
Federal regulations mandate that every new vehicle sold in the United States come equipped with a working rearview camera, and the risk of these units failing put Honda out of compliance with that standard. According to Electrek, Honda's own assessment puts the share of truly affected vehicles at roughly 5%, though the company moved forward with a broader recall out of caution.
Honda said dealers will swap out the defective camera at no cost. Letters informing owners of the recall are scheduled to go out July 6, 2026. Owners can also call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138; the recall numbers are DO5 and DO6. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V306, and additional information is available at NHTSA.gov or by calling 1-888-327-4236.
