How many 2018 Honda Accord owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?

NHTSA lists 358 complaints in this category for the 2018 Accord, which is 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord's collision avoidance system?

Yes. Recall 20V771000 covers a BCM software error affecting communication tied to these systems, and recall 18V629000 covers a back-up camera display malfunction, both reported in 2018 and 2020.

Has the false braking issue caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Accord shows 7 crashes and 11 injuries reported, with 0 fires.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 37,000 miles.

Is the 2018 Accord worse than other years for this issue?

Among the model years listed, 2018 has the highest raw complaint count (358) in this area, though its 19% share is lower than several later years like 2020 (29%) and 2021 (27%).

2018 Honda Accord Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 358 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2018 Honda Accord, 19% of all complaints that year, with 7 crashes and 11 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 37,000, and two related recalls (20V771000, 18V629000) address related software and back-up camera issues.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 358; 19% of 1,881
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 37,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking activates suddenly at highway speed with no vehicle or object ahead, sometimes multiple times over months.
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) throws errors that disable lane-keeping assist, speed-limit sign sensing, and other safety features until the car is restarted, and sometimes not even then.
Lane-keeping assist fights driver steering input or misreads pavement marks, cracks, or surface color changes as lane lines.
Dashboard shows multiple simultaneous warnings for parking brake, ACC, and Collision Assist, which dealers have misdiagnosed as a rear caliper problem without resolving it.
Owners report dealers cannot reproduce the false braking events, so no repair is made even after repeated visits.

When 2018 Honda Accord collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2018, latest Sep 14, 2026.

358 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q1 (51).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord

NHTSA 20V771000Dec 10, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras737,233 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
NHTSA 18V629000Sep 13, 2018Collision Avoidance & Cameras232,140 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20123 (1%)
201346 (3%)
201462 (6%)
201523 (4%)
201621 (3%)
201749 (9%)
2018358 (19%)
2019159 (23%)
2020104 (29%)
202162 (27%)
202262 (25%)
202323 (27%)
202425 (18%)
202513 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Honda Accord owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?: NHTSA lists 358 complaints in this category for the 2018 Accord, which is 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord's collision avoidance system?: Yes. Recall 20V771000 covers a BCM software error affecting communication tied to these systems, and recall 18V629000 covers a back-up camera display malfunction, both reported in 2018 and 2020.
Has the false braking issue caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2018 Accord shows 7 crashes and 11 injuries reported, with 0 fires.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 37,000 miles.
Is the 2018 Accord worse than other years for this issue?: Among the model years listed, 2018 has the highest raw complaint count (358) in this area, though its 19% share is lower than several later years like 2020 (29%) and 2021 (27%).