Honda is recalling several of their vehicles dating back to some 2018 models. There are some software damages that can cause malfunctions to the vehicles.
What We Know:
- According to NBC News, Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat, and a software flaw. The software recall includes 737,000 Accords from 2018 to 2020 and Insights from 2019 and 2020. A programming flaw in a control computer can cause the rear camera, turn signals, and windshield wipers to malfunction. The owners of these vehicles should be notified in January in regards to when they should go get repairs.
- Two drive shaft recalls cover 430,000 Honda Civic Hybrids from 2012, then 2007 through 2014 Honda Fit, the 2013 through 2015 Acura ILX, and the 2013 through 2015 Honda Accord. This recall is in 22 of the 50, where the use of salt is used to clear the roads. Owners will get an initial notification in February and will be told later when to go to a dealer.
- About 268,000 CR-Vs from 2002 through 2006 are included in the power window switch recall. Water can get into an open driver’s window and cause an electrical short, possibly touching off a fire. This same recall happened back in 2012, and Honda says they reported 16 fires, but luckily no injuries. Owners may also check their dedicated recall section on their official site or call (888) 234-2138 to see if their CR-V is affected.
- All vehicle owners will be notified within the first few months in 2021 if there is a recall on their vehicle. Some will be in January, while others will be in February. There are no parts available for the driveshaft at this time, but if taken to a dealer, they will be able to inspect the left and right drive shafts and replace them if needed.
Similar to many other carmakers in the past, Honda has these sorts of recalls every now to protect their loyal car buyers. Honda suggests owners should take their SUVs in for repairs as soon as they get a recall notice.
