Why is Honda Sensing Not Working?
Honda Sensing is an intelligent suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies designed to alert your to things you might miss while driving.
For you and your passenger’s safety, there are times when the system may not work:
1. Radar Sensors are Obstructed
Honda Sensing uses two distinctly different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located at the lower part of the front bumper and a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rear view mirror. When brushing off your car in the winter, be sure to remove the snow covering the sensors.
2. Severe Weather and Road Conditions
Rain, snow, fog, or extreme heat can obstruct the sensors and affect the road condition. If a lane or vehicle ahead can not be detected, certain features of Honda Sensing will not work. Additionally, winding roads may also prevent the sensors from detecting a lane.
3. Traveling Speed
Honda Sensing will only work if you are traveling a certain speed:
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM): 45MPH-90MPH
Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) : 45MPH-90MPH
Lane Departure Warning (LDW): 40MPH-90MPH
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): 25MPH and above
Forward Collision Warning (FCW): 3MPH and above
4. Honda Sensing is not Activated
To learn how to turn on and use Honda Sensing click here.
If none of these conditions apply, there may be something else wrong with the Honda Sensing in your vehicle. Call our Service Department to schedule an appointment so that we may better assist you.
As a reminder, you are responsible for safely operating your vehicle and avoiding collisions. Honda Sensing is only meant to assist you and cannot detect all objects, lane markings, or lane departures.
18 comment(s) so far on Why is Honda Sensing Not Working?
I have these messages coming on my dash
1. Collision mitigation system problem
2. Road departure militarism system problem
3. Adaptive cruise control problem.
Why
Honda Civic coupe sport 2019
Please contact our Service Department at 814-864-6765 for assistance.
Same with Diane, I have these messages coming on my dash
1. Collision mitigation system problem
2. Road departure militarism system problem
3. Adaptive cruise control problem.
Is it a common problem for honda civic? How much would this cost me to have it fixed?
Please stop in or give our Service Department a call for assistance.
Does the system problems pop up even if it’s just too cold out?
Hello! Temperature should not be a factor for Honda Sensing to work properly, however if your sensor or camera is blocked by snow or ice, this can impede system functions. Please see the following blog about Honda Sensing in snowy weather: https://www.bianchihonda.com/honda-sensing-stopped-working-in-the-snow/
Hi how are you? the following errors are on my dash board:
1. Collision mitigation system problem
2. Road departure militarism system problem
3. Adaptive cruise control problem.
Unfortunately the car is not in the US so i cant take it to a dealer to have it fixed. How can I check what is the issue? Is it the camera or the sensor?
Unfortunately, this issue can’t be diagnosed outside of a Honda dealership service department. Please take your vehicle to a Honda service department at your earliest convenience.
My ACC system stop working after a carsh in the right front of the car ..now why I cant use the normal cruise control untill I repare the Radar by long press the distance button ?!
Accord 2016 exl
Please schedule a service appointment for assistance with ACC.
I have these messages coming on my dash:
ollision mitigation system problem
2. Road departure militarism system problem
3. Adaptive cruise control problem & it is not working.
when the whether is too hot it works till things get cold then not functioning anymore.
Honda accord 3.5L
Please schedule a service appointment for assistance with your Honda Sensing.
I have a 2015 honda crv touring I had a warning light that’s says check acc system or adaptive control system..any help
Stop into your local Honda dealer to have it serviced.
Has these issues after a little fender bender with golf cart going 1/2mph. How can I reset these systems?
Please visit your local Honda dealer for assistance as we are unable to advise on this without seeing the vehicle in person.
My ACC and LKAS is not working, I keep getting error messages on my dashboard that it is deactivated. Can someone help me please
Please stop into your local Honda dealer for assistance as service is not available.