2018 Honda Accord · symptom sheet
Backup camera goes black or freezes
- 33owner reports
- 15,000median miles
- 4involved a crash
Newest report Apr 16, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
33 of the 109 reports of infotainment on the 2018 Accord describe backup camera failure.
Part of Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (109 reports)
Tick what matches of 33 reports
Backup camera failure on other Accord years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the camera (33 reports) and the head unit or screen (11 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components.
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."
All 6 recalls on the 2018 Honda Accord, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Accord
Ignition shift interlock. Closed oct 14, 2010, led to recall 10V-364.
Ignition park-shift interlock. Closed jan 5, 2009, led to recall 10V-364.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed feb 2, 2005, led to recall 05V-025.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed jan 13, 2005.
Ignition-park interlock. Closed dec 17, 2003, led to recall 03V-423.
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 9,000 and 45,300 miles, from the 12 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Infotainment center continually freezes. When it does, backup camera does not work. I have tried software updates but it has gotten worse. It is also very slow to reboot so again, no backup camera during that time.”
Filed Apr 16, 2026
“When in reverse gear, the backup camera images appear blurred with color distortions. This happens more frequently when it has been raining or there's mud on the roads and less frequent when it's dry.”
Filed Oct 22, 2024
“rear view camera shows green/pink/yellow colors rather than clear image blocking visibility when backing up”
Filed Dec 1, 2023
“The backup camera could not display the image correctly. The color is distorted. It is hard to see objects/humans on the backup camera that pose a safety risk for myself and others. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps or messages about the backup camera failure.”
Filed Jul 19, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 4 of 33 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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- Seat belt or seat problems 36 reports
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