Honda Accord problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

49 recall campaigns since 2005

1. May 21, 2026 · 26V332000 · 2016–2022 · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

   The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2. January 29, 2026 · 26V054000 · 2023 · Seats › Critical fasteners

   The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.

3. June 19, 2025 · 25V422000 · 2013 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

   The affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

4. November 14, 2024 · 24V859000 · 2023–2024 · Seats › Critical fasteners

   The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.

5. October 14, 2024 · 24V763000 · 2023–2024 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

   The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.

6. February 1, 2024 · 24V064000 · 2020–2022 · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

   The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

7. December 18, 2023 · 23V858000 · 2013–2023 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

   The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

8. November 21, 2023 · 23V782000 · 2023–2024 · Seat belts › Front

   The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

9. June 15, 2023 · 23V430000 · 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

   A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge.

10. March 9, 2023 · 23V158000 · 2018–2019 · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

    A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

11. November 18, 2021 · 21V900000 · 2021 · Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

    The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge.

12. March 25, 2021 · 21V215000 · 2019–2020 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

13. December 10, 2020 · 20V769000 · 2013–2015 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge.

14. December 10, 2020 · 20V771000 · 2018–2020 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Electrical system › Body control module › Software; Exterior lighting; Visibility/wiper; Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system; Visibility › Power window devices and controls

    A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge.

15. May 28, 2020 · 20V314000 · 2018–2019 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

16. June 27, 2019 · 19V499000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

17. June 27, 2019 · 19V501000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge.

18. June 27, 2019 · 19V502000 · 2008–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

19. May 16, 2019 · 19V378000 · 2008–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.

20. March 6, 2019 · 19V182000 · 2005–2007, 2009 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

21. January 29, 2019 · 19V060000 · 2015–2017 · Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump

    Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

22. September 27, 2018 · 18V661000 · 2010–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

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    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

23. September 13, 2018 · 18V629000 · 2018 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera; Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

    In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge.

24. April 26, 2018 · 18V268000 · 2005–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.

25. January 9, 2018 · 18V042000 · 2009–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

26. August 31, 2017 · 17V545000 · 2008–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge.

27. June 29, 2017 · 17V418000 · 2013–2016 · Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

    The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge.

28. January 10, 2017 · 17V030000 · 2008–2012 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge.

29. May 24, 2016 · 16V346000 · 2008–2011 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge.

30. March 30, 2016 · 16V178000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge.

31. February 2, 2016 · 16V056000 · 2008–2010 · Air bags

    In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge.

32. June 15, 2015 · 15V370000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge.

33. May 28, 2015 · 15V320000 · 2005–2007 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

34. March 2, 2015 · 15V121000 · 2014–2015 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine

    The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge.

35. November 4, 2014 · 14V700000 · 2005 · Air bags

    Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge.

36. June 20, 2014 · 14V353000 · 2005 · Air bags

    American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge.

37. July 8, 2013 · 13V297000 · 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline

    The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge.

38. May 17, 2012 · 12V222000 · 2005–2007 · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

    In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge.

39. February 1, 2012 · 12V030000 · 2012 · Air bags › Side/window

    THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

    Remedy: HONDA WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE.

40. August 4, 2011 · 11V395000 · 2005–2010 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

    THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES.

    Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE.

41. January 6, 2011 · 11V004000 · 2010 · Electrical system

    THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.

    Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE.

42. December 16, 2010 · 10V640000 · 2010–2011 · Suspension

    THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING.

    Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY.

43. March 14, 2007 · 07V097000 · 2005 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE.

44. January 3, 2007 · 07V001000 · 2005 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR (SPS) DETECTS THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION AND ADJUSTS THE AIR BAG INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDINGLY.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WIRING SUBHARNESS.

45. July 26, 2006 · 06V270000 · 2006 · Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

    Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF…

46. November 28, 2005 · 05V536000 · 2006 · Tires › Bead

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TIRES COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON THE WHEELS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOUR TIRES AND INSPECT THEM FOR BEAD AREA DAMAGE.

47. November 3, 2005 · 05V510000 · 2006 · Air bags › Frontal

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ON THE FRONTAL AIRBAG SYSTEM WHERE THE TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS IS MOUNTED, NEAR THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE BUMPER AND RETORQUE THE LOOSE BOLTS.

48. April 5, 2005 · 05V132000 · 2005 · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE.

49. November 18, 2004 · 04V551000 · 2005 · Air bags › Frontal

    ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FABRIC FLAP BETWEEN THE AIR BAG MODULE COVER AND THE INNER MODULE.

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