A new class action lawsuit against Honda alleges that a faulty front sensor camera can cause the brand’s safety system to malfunction, leaving drivers without key features they paid for. The lawsuit involves several Honda models sold in the U.S., including the 2018 to 2025 Honda Odyssey, 2018 to 2025 Honda Pilot, 2022 to 2025 Honda Civic, 2023 to 2025 Honda HR-V, and 2018 to 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid.
Honda Safety Sense Front Camera Allegedly Fails
The front camera sensor is a critical component of Honda Safety Sense, serving as one of the system’s primary sensors. It supports features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and forward collision mitigation.
According to the lawsuit, when the camera fails, the affected safety features may no longer operate as advertised. The new case follows an earlier lawsuit involving the same models and similar allegations concerning the front camera defect.
Previous Lawsuit Also Alleged Camera Defect
Honda has previously faced a similar lawsuit involving the same vehicles. That case also cited defects with the front camera and alleged that Honda knew about the camera problems but continued selling the vehicles.
Honda Safety Sense is described as a Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System. Because of its Level 2 classification, drivers are still required to remain attentive while using the system, while the front camera remains essential for certain safety features to function.
Both the new and previous class action lawsuits affect U.S. buyers and lessees of the Honda models identified in the cases.
Virginia Owner Says Repairs Cost Nearly $3,000
The new lawsuit was filed by Virginia plaintiff Beverly Mason, who purchased a new 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid in 2019. According to the lawsuit, by December 2025, after six years of ownership, Mason began receiving multiple warning messages related to Honda Safety Sense.
Mason ultimately paid nearly $3,000 out of pocket to diagnose, repair and replace parts associated with the system. Even after having the Honda dealer repair the system, she remains concerned that the problem could return.
Lawsuit Claims No Permanent Remedy
Mason’s lawsuit alleges that a defective front sensor camera can leave drivers without the safety features they paid for. It contends that “even after undergoing repairs, owners remain at risk of recurring failures and additional repair costs because Honda has failed to provide an effective permanent remedy for the Defect.”
The lawsuit also states that Honda “supposedly” knew about problems involving the front sensor cameras and Honda Sensing but continued to sell the affected vehicles.
