Question: Can you tell me how to fix problems with the Honda Sensing system in my car? I’ve been having trouble with it lately and I’m hoping that there’s an easy solution!
Answer: If you’re having problems with any of your Honda Sensing features, the first thing you should do is check your sensors or cameras for obstructions. If mud, snow, dust, dirt, or any other debris is blocking a sensor, it can lead to system errors or malfunctions with your Honda Sensing.
Also, consider the road conditions where you’re driving. In some cases, poor visibility, faded road lines, or even unusual shadows or reflections on the road can cause the Honda Sensing system to malfunction.
If there doesn’t seem to be anything unusual going on with the sensors, try resetting the specific part of the Honda Sensing system that’s giving you trouble. For instance, if you’re having trouble with the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), you can turn that off by pressing and holding the MAIN button on the steering wheel. Press the MAIN button again to turn LKAS back on.
Tip: Check your Honda owner’s manual for more details on how to reset a specific Honda Sensing system.
If your vehicle has an infotainment touchscreen, you can use it to adjust the settings for certain Honda Sensing features. Navigate to Settings > Vehicle Settings > Drive Assist Setup. You’ll see options for adjusting features like the warnings for the Road Departure Mitigation system (RDM).
If you’ve tried cleaning the sensors, resetting the system, and adjusting the settings but are still having trouble with your Honda Sensing system, you may need to take your vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The problem could be a failed sensor or a software glitch.
Errors you may encounter with a Honda Sensing system
If your Honda Sensing system is malfunctioning, you may experience symptoms like:
- Illuminated “Sensor Obstruction” warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) errors, like braking abruptly or failing to keep an inconsistent speed
- False alarms from the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- The Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) over-corrects or fails to properly stay in a lane
- The Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) or Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) over-corrects or fails to engage
- Parking sensors incorrectly judge distances or beep repeatedly
- The Blind Spot Information System (BSI) gives false alarms or fails to detect vehicles
- The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) does not detect road signs
- The Forward Collision Warning gives false signals
Need to know: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) have been investigating complaints related to issues with the Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and other Honda Sensing systems since 2022. This could lead to recalls for certain Honda models in the future.
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