Which Hondas have backup cameras?
Today, all new Honda vehicles sold in the United States and Canada include a backup camera as standard equipment.
This article explains how that rule applies to Honda’s lineup, the timeline behind it, and how to verify backup-camera availability for specific models, years, or used vehicles, including regional variations.
Current Honda lineup: backup cameras are standard
In North America, federal safety rules require rear visibility technology on new cars, and Honda has made backup cameras standard across its current lineup. The feature is typically part of the base trim, with additional camera-based aids such as dynamic guidelines or cross-traffic alert offered on higher trims or in advanced packages. The policy aligns with FMVSS 111, the U.S. standard that mandated rear visibility cameras on new light vehicles by May 2018.
- Civic (sedan and hatchback)
- Accord
- CR-V
- HR-V
- Pilot
- Ridgeline
- Odyssey
- Passport
In practice, nearly all current Honda models sold in the U.S. hit the showroom with a rearview camera as standard, alongside other safety features; always double-check the exact trim and year if you are shopping used or in a different market.
Beyond the U.S.: regional variations and older models
Outside of North America, camera availability has varied by market and model year. While the global safety standard in the United States influenced design, some earlier Honda models and markets offered backup cameras as optional equipment or on higher trims, and some older vehicles may not have one at all unless retrofitted.
- For used Honda purchases, features depend on year, trim, and market; check the vehicle’s brochure, window sticker, or VIN-encoded equipment list.
- In non-U.S. markets, verify with the local Honda dealer or official spec sheets for that model year, as availability can differ from North America.
To verify specific vehicles, rely on official documentation or dealer confirmation, rather than generic listings.
Summary
Current Honda models in the United States and Canada come with backup cameras as standard. Older models or vehicles from outside North America may vary; always confirm by checking the window sticker, owner's manual, or official Honda spec sheets for the exact year and trim.
