2019 Honda Accord Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 159 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Honda Accord, 23% of its 689 total complaints, with 8 crashes and 9 injuries reported. A related recall (20V771000) covers a BCM software error affecting communication in this system.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 159
- 23% of 689
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 22,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates suddenly at highway speeds with no obstacle present, sometimes causing the driver to be rear-ended.
- Lane-keeping assist or steering system reportedly yanks the steering wheel hard to one side and then the other while driving on the highway with cruise control engaged.
- Owners describe the collision mitigation braking system triggering a full stop with no warning, leading to loss of vehicle control or a crash.
- ADAS warning lights illuminate across the dashboard with dealers unable to find a diagnosed fault, while automatic braking continues to engage unexpectedly.
- Some owners report the tailgate or trunk opening on its own while the vehicle is parked, alongside unrelated ADAS sensor warnings.
When 2019 Honda Accord collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 6, 2019, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Accord?
- NHTSA lists 159 complaints in this area for the 2019 Accord, which is 23% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to this issue on the 2019 Honda Accord?
- Yes. Recall 20V771000, reported December 10, 2020, covers a software error in the BCM that can disrupt communication involved in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras system. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to this problem?
- NHTSA data shows 8 crashes and 9 injuries associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Accord, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do these problems typically happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2019 Accord is 22,000 miles.
- Is the 2019 Accord worse than other model years for this issue?
- The 2019 Accord's 23% share of complaints tied to this system is higher than most earlier model years like 2013 through 2017, but lower than the 2020 and 2023 model years, which show 29% and 27% shares respectively.