Honda is pulling nearly 60,000 of its new electric SUVs into the shop after federal filings flagged a problem that is the stuff of modern driving nightmares: rearview camera images that can warp, fuzz out, or vanish entirely just as you are backing up. Dealers will swap out the defective camera hardware free of charge, with recall notices set to start hitting mailboxes later this summer.
The recall paperwork filed with federal regulators, logged as campaign 26V306, says about 59,887 vehicles may be affected. The filing singles out the rearview camera as the problem component and notes that the loss of the camera image can increase the risk of a crash, according to NHTSA.
Which models are affected
The bulk of the recalled vehicles are Honda Prologues. Reporting on the filing breaks the total into roughly 44,199 Honda Prologue SUVs from model years 2024–2025 and about 15,688 Acura ZDXs from 2024. That split and the expanded model list surfaced after outlets reviewed the federal documents, as noted by Autoblog.
What's causing the problem
Federal documents and industry coverage trace the flaw to adhesive separation at the bonding surface of the camera housing. When that bond gives way, moisture can sneak in and corrode the internal electronics, which can leave drivers staring at blurry, warped, or completely black screens instead of a clean view behind the vehicle. Because this is a physical bonding defect and not a software glitch, the fix is a full camera module replacement rather than an over-the-air patch. Reporting states Honda began installing improved camera assemblies in production on June 9, 2025, according to Electrek.
How owners will get the fix
Honda will have dealers replace the rearview camera assembly at no cost to owners. Interim notification letters are expected to start going out on July 6, and drivers will be able to check their vehicles by VIN on both federal and manufacturer recall lookup tools. Owners with questions can call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138; that timing and contact information comes from national outlets that reviewed the NHTSA filing, including Yahoo Autos.
What to watch for
If your rear camera feed goes fuzzy, starts flickering, or suddenly cuts to black while you are in reverse, federal guidance and industry coverage say to fall back on the basics: mirrors, shoulder checks, and extra caution until the dealer can swap in the new unit. Owners are urged to run their VINs through recall lookups and schedule service promptly. Reporting indicated Honda had logged 2,411 warranty claims related to the issue as of May 7, 2026, with no injuries reported in the filings, per Autoblog.
What regulators flagged
In its acknowledgment letter, NHTSA did more than just rubber-stamp the paperwork. The agency wrote that “the information in your report suggests that Honda ... may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA,” language that could open the door to enforcement under federal recall rules. The full report and remedy details appear in the recall notice for campaign 26V306, which Honda filed with the agency on May 14, 2026, according to NHTSA.
Where to find more information
Owners can plug their VIN into the recall lookup tool at NHTSA.gov, call their dealer directly, or review model lists compiled in local coverage. For a quick snapshot of which trims are involved, drivers can check the rundown in the El Paso Times’ reporting, as covered by Elthe Paso Times.
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