2016 HONDA ACCORD

4 recalls, 813 complaints - 232 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 ... Read more

Consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. Th... Read more

98,892 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Consequence

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

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. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W... Read more

437,032 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda... Read more

1,148,550 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

813 total complaints 65 crashes 15 fires 49 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	128
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	117
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	86
ENGINE	63
STEERING	51
POWER TRAIN	45
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	44
VISIBILITY/WIPER	29
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	28
STRUCTURE:BODY	26

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The audio system has intermittent static whether the system is on or is off. The volume of the static is very loud and can interfere with the ability of the driver to hear emergency vehicles, police and other important sounds.

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

Loud static noise from radio. It was so loud it gave us a splitting headache.

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a static sound coming from the radio while the radio was on or off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted about the failure, and the veh... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2025

Static noise comes from all speakers even when the audio is switched off. The intensity or volume of the noise is so high that the driver or passengers inside the car can't hear any sound coming from the engine or outside. How it impacts safety--it distracts the driver; both passengers and driver fe... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

My Accord sputters and feels like the engine is choking at low RPM (between 1k & 2k), I started a 3-hour daily commute in the Los Angeles freeway traffic last March. That's when the problem became very prominent. I realized that there's a 2016 Honda Accord recall issued on 1/28/2019 on its fuel sy... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

Incident date: May 19, 2026

I am temporarily at [XXX]. The brake light on the dash will pop up in orange while driving and the steering wheel will turn from left to right at certain times while driving. I am not too close to another vehicle. The air bag indicator light flashes at times. The driver car seat will move forward w... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2026

On May 19, 2026, I was on the highway driving home and without warning my dash lit up with at least 5 warning lights scaring me to death so that I swerved a bit. I stopped on the shoulder and composed myself. I drove slowly home, thankfully I was not far from home. Took the car next morning to t... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

I am reporting a fuel pump module failure that has caused several drivability and safety concerns with my vehicle. Prior to the failure, the vehicle experienced intermittent difficulty starting, extended cranking before the engine would start, and occasional hesitation during acceleration. At times... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

Incident date: May 25, 2026

I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2020 Audi Q8 directly caused by the software update for NHTSA Recall 25V900 (Audi 90TV). The recall shows as "completed" on my VIN, but it left the vehicle with an active driver assistance defect that did not exist before. No accident has occurred, but the... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2026

I was driving on the freeway at a high rate of speed (65-70mph) and a piece of my roof rack broke off my car and flew off into the road. This could have hit a car behind us or harmed a person inside the car. Nothing hit my car to cause it to come off. I showed it to the dealer and they claimed that ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

Was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. The brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. The vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. After about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and I regained control of the ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2026

My vehicle is unusable due to the 2 recalls, Hyundai has taken control of the vehicle. Recall 292 does not have a fix and the seat belt recall has a shortage of parts. I have been trying for months to get this corrected.

Incident date: May 12, 2026

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while his wife was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed hitting the drivers head, the vehicle was not involved in a Collison at all. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2025

The auto wipers either go too fast or don’t turn on early enough just not right . The hands free phone is useless it’s like a bad connection always. Tried Bluetooth only and car play. Music through either works fine.

Incident date: Apr 30, 2026

The door lock actuator no longer reliably locks or unlocks the driver's door.

Incident date: May 23, 2025

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and hesitated to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine and check engine oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local O'Reilly... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

My vehicle is subject to Recall 292 (NHTSA 24V-034). Hyundai has admitted in writing that this vehicle violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 226 because the third-row side curtain airbags fail to meet ejection mitigation requirements. I routinely transport minor children in t... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

Incident date: Apr 29, 2026

This recall for ABS control module went out just after my warranty expired. My truck is a 2017 with just over 60,000 miles and I am scared to haul trailer as the brakes lock up with sudden stops. Also cruise control and traction control won't work and truck constantly dings all the time to remind... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2025

Approx 2nd week of March, steering wheel began to have 1” play both left and right. Scheduled an appt although there were no warning/indicators illuminated. The day before appt, while traveling at approx 30 mph, applying brakes and coming to a stop, the vehicle began to make a rumbling sound near ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

- While driving, everything electrical turned off (engine stayed on) for approximately 3 seconds including headlights, navigation, dashboard containing speed, music, etc. - This occurrence happened during the daytime, so there was no danger; however this has also happened to me at night a year ago, ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2026

The internal core of the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS), part of the center muffler/front pipe assembly (#28600-L5210), suffered a catastrophic failure. This allowed approximately 9 gallons of engine coolant to leak directly into the hot exhaust stream. Safety Risk: This failure creates a sever... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2026

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

I hit a deer at 65 mph, causing significant damage to my vehicle, $7,300+ to the front end. I have a safety beacon that detected the accident through my insurance, that detected the severity of the impact, resulting in an immediate call for safety to check on me. My airbags did not deploy, but there... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

2018 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L EcoBoost, just purchased the car 10 days ago and I already have antifreeze that's mixing with the oil causing the car to overheat and white smoke coming from the back cannot drive the car took it to three mechanics they told me it needs a new turbo and a head gasket which wi... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

My front passenger side seat belt does not buckle sometimes.

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

EcoFlow unit wires crimped, may be inadequate on size of wire from alternator to EcoFlow unit . Leading to overheating and potential fire danger .

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

Car would not engage in reverse. Stranded and needed a tow into dealership. Also experienced rough shifting especially when accelerating in lower gears. Dealership said It needs a new Transmission Control Valve which is a known issue with my model and there has been a recall yet my specific VIN was ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

Sunroof shattered while I was on the highway almost injuring me and causing me to get into an accident, no rocks or debris found to cause this. Toyota refuses to take any responsibility for this and I have to fix it myself

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

After the automatic start/stop system engages, the engine stalls and completely shuts off shortly after the vehicle begins moving again. This occurs after the vehicle restarts and travels only a few feet. When the stall happens, the vehicle loses power and the engine stops functioning while the car ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

My vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the exhaust and engine systems directly caused by the defective fuel injection system identified in Service Bulletin 20-100. Despite providing evidence that the failure was initiated by these defective injectors, Honda has only provided a partial, unexpl... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the message that the mileage could not be recorded was intermittently displayed while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable after shifting to reverse(R). The vehicle was taken ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

There is an issue with the reverse view camera screen is distorted and blurry. View is difficult especially when reversing.

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The air bag keeps showing it's not working and that's it's turned off, there's a driving system malfunction, and warning lamp flashing emissions-related fault malfunction are not working. It is a brand-new car and after 2 months, all the malfunction lights keep showing so we went to the Audi dealers... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

My [XXX] Daughter lost the ability to put the vehicle in reverse while running errands on a Saturday. We had to push the truck out of the parking spot "backwards" in neutral in order to get the vehicle in a position to put it in "drive". She had been going in and out of shopping centers (forwards... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with crankshaft failure. The contact was... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

Main battery failure, can not charge, can not drive car. Warning light(s) on dashboard. High voltage battery needs to be replaced.

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Less than 500 miles cabin fills with engine fumes - smells like exhaust/crank case vapors - especially at idle and with outdoor air damper open on HVAC. If you open hood the engine bay smells like gas fumes. Upon inspection looks like passenger side exhaust manifold is leaking with splatter marks on... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Mar 15, 2023

I’m reaching out regarding a serious vehicle incident that occurred in September 2024 involving my 2024 Acura ZDX. The vehicle i am leasing, accelerated forward into our property under circumstances that remain unclear and crashed into our garage, tearing down approximately half of the structure.... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 28, 2025

Open recall with no anticipated date of being fixed. The second row seats are unsafe for passengers which makes the vehicle unusable for a family.

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

The vehicle's FSD system malfunctioned and initiated an unintended reverse toward a closing garage door. To prevent a total-loss event (the door crushing the glass roof and trunk), I was forced to perform an emergency manual takeover. Due to the vehicle's position caused by the malfunction, I had to... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

All lights shown on monitor. ADAS system would not be functional. Went to dealer and checked for causes. Recommended to replace fuel injector, spark plug, and battery. Since battery was replaced in two months, vehicle only did the checking. However, the condition kept on after a few days. Spark plug... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 HONDA ACCORD

2016 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	9.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 HONDA ACCORD

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	28.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	33.0	25.0	Regular	$2,500
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	32.0	24.0	Regular	$2,600
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	33.0	27.0	Regular	$2,300
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	27.0	36.0	30.0	Regular	$2,100
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive)	26.0	34.0	29.0	Regular	$2,150

CO2 Emissions: 414.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 HONDA ACCORD

232 manufacturer communications from 124 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
020000 SUSPENSION	15
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	14
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT	13
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	12
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	12
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	9

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

350000 EQUIPMENT

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

350000 EQUIPMENT

130000 VISIBILITY

Service bulletin - The A/C blows warm air after about 15 minutes of driving. A failed stator in the A/C compressor is keeping the refrigerant pressure from building in the A/C system.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the

220000 SEATS

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

220000 SEATS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer Message - Effective immediately, we will begin collecting the headlights listed on the Service Bulletin A19-042, Warranty Extension: Daytime Running Lights LEDs.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

220000 SEATS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Bulletin - One of the center console trim pieces pops out and/or comes loose. A clip on one of the center console trim pieces is not fully engaged.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - One of the center console trim pieces pops out and/or comes loose. A clip on one of the center console trim pieces is not fully engaged.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of the torque conv

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Owner Notification Letter - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to

010000 STEERING

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer Message - Today, April 10, 2019, American Honda is announcing a Warranty Extension for certain 2016-17 Accord vehicles to address a concern in which the daytime running light (DRL) light emittng diodes (LEDs) may be partially lit or

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak internally and the cam chain to lose tension after engine is turned of

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously not

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in

160000 STRUCTURE

Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver's or the front passenger's window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim.

193000 TIRES:BEAD

Tech line summary article - Tech Line has been getting calls about a rubbing noise while driving at low speed. We're working with our field engineers to understand the issue and are in the process of calling in parts.

190000 TIRES

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Service bulletin - The clock resets, and the navigation shows the vehicle in the wrong location. The navigation unit is faulty.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the to

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short ratt

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. To fully

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Service bulletin - When adjusting the height or tilt, the driver?s side power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly when doing it. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.

130000 VISIBILITY

Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine cranks, but it won?t start. ? The engine starts, then it stops.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Service bulletin - The starter grinds or spins at startup. The clearance between the starter motor gear and the torque converter ring gear is not optimal.

010000 STEERING

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a shor

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ACCORD V6S WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NO-START CONDITION THAT REQUIRES THE 12V BATTERY TO BE REPLACED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD L

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Tech line summary article - The App Installer icon, listed under App List on the Display Audio screen, has drawn a few questions from curious customers. This icon is meant for future apps that may be developed. At this time, however, there

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Tech line summary article - If a customer can't hear the navigation voice when using Apple Maps with Apple CarPlay, an adjustment to the navigation voice volume on the customer?s phone should take care of it. This is something the service a

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Tech line summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won't connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. ? A Device not found or Device not compatible message appea

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

To properly diagnose AWD differential leak, it is always a good idea to trace the leak to the highest point. For example, a loose or damage fluid pressure sensor can appear to be an axle seal leak because the leak can drain down on the axle

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Service bulletin - There is a problem with the audio unit software, which may lead to one or more of the following symptoms: ? Double pairing renders Bluetooth? inoperative. ? The second letter does not appear when typing in the browser.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A FLAPPING OR FLUTTERING COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VENT POSITION IS SET TO FLOOR/DEFROST, RECIRCULATION IS ON, AND THE BLOWER SPEED IS SET TO AT LEAST THREE BARS. THE NOISE IS COMING FROM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

"SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE T

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY 17-017, 2013?17 ACCORD: JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS BULLETIN WERE SUPERSEDED TO 17-017."

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHAT?S HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISN?T HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

THE APP INSTALLER ICON, LISTED UNDER APP LIST ON THE DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN, HAS DRAWN A FEW QUESTIONS FROM CURIOUS CUSTOMERS. THIS ICON IS MEANT FOR FUTURE APPS THAT MAY BE DEVELOPED. AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER, THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE OR ANY PL

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ACCORD V6S WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NO-START CONDITION THAT REQUIRES THE 12V BATTERY TO BE REPLACED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ALTHOUGH SIMILAR, THE HONDALINK AND HONDALINK EV APPS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE APPLE APPS STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY ARE NOT THE SAME. FURTHERMORE, EACH APP APPLIES TO SPECIFIC MODELS.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Techline summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won?t connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. ? A Device not found or Device not compatible message appear

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Techline summary article - If a customer can?t hear the navigation voice when using Apple Maps with Apple CarPlay, an adjustment to the navigation voice volume on the customer?s phone should take care of it. This is something the service ad

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THAT WHEN PLUGGING THEIR IPHONES WITH IOS 10 INTO THE USB PORT AND SELECTING PANDORA FROM APPLE CARPLAY, PANDORA WON?T PLAY. FROM OUR INVESTIGATION, WE KNOW THIS IS A PANDORA ISSUE AND

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU HEARING A THUMPING OR FLAPPING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAN IS SET TO HIGH SPEED AND THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS IN RECIRCULATION MODE? THE NOISE IS BEING GENERATED BY THE DOOR ON THE CABIN

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA ACCORD

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Open , Model Year: 2018

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda A... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2023

Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate

On April 4, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ24006 to investigate American Honda Motor Co.’s (Honda’s) proposed remedy for recall 23V-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23V-782 on November 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (MY) 2... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2013

Loss of Direction Control

On May 6, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA21-001) to assess a sudden loss of steering control, in Model Year (MY) 2013-2015 Honda Accord vehicles. Consumers alleged while driving the steering wheel would pull to the left or the right independently. Stee... ring pull may pose a risk of loss of directional control. Honda stated that they believed the inadvertent steering input was caused by a loose magnet located within the electronic power steering (EPS) system. Due to poor formulation of the adhesive, this magnet can become loose and move up to 2 degrees around the steering column. When the magnet moves, the torque sensor generates a signal that results in unwanted steering in either direction. Honda stated the steering force required to maintain directional control with a loose magnet is a maximum of 3-pound feet. The maximum force of the unwanted steering input can be overcome by the driver and is similar to driving on grooved pavement.The Vehicle Research Test Center (VRTC) sent over 4,000 questionnaires to 2013-2015 Honda Accord vehicle owners. Of the 637 responses, 58 consumers experienced unwanted steering. Consumers experiencing unwanted steering did not report difficulties maintaining directional control. There were no crashes or injuries reported to VRTC. Testing done by VRTC was not able to reproduce the allegations. Analysis of all relevant data indicates that the subject condition has a relatively low failure rate. The poor adhesive formulation was addressed by the supplier with three (3) counter measures in the manufacturing process.There has been a declining trend in consumer complaints to NHTSA which indicates possible exhaustion of parts prone to failure. In view of the low rate, declining complaint trend, the nature of failure, and resolution of the adhesive formulation, this Engineering Analysis is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.NHTSA.gov under the following ODI identification numbers: 11538714, 11528538, 11528008, 11522953, 11496557, 11495837, 11494328, 11478680, 11477167, 11476758, 11476263, 11471198, 11470001, 11467026, 11466561, 11466016, 11465626, 11464143, 11463558, 11462759, 11461500, 11460777, 11460191, 11455540, 11454334, 11452198, 11448114, 11447666, 11444888, 11444823, 11444172, 11443324, 11443243, 11443105, 11441374, 11439520, 11438345, 11437261, 11436824, 11436350, 11435994, 11435079, 11434969, 11434545, 11434442, 11434381, 11433824, 11433745, 11433555, 11433368, 11433176, 11431206, 11430465, 11430253, 11430009, 11429253, 11428301, 11427449, 11426841, 11426340, 11425928, 11425261, 11425230, 11423611, 11423245, 11422445, 11422395, 11422351, 11422220, 11422138, 11422069, 11421683, 11421589, 11421540, 11420573, 11419338, 11419270, 11418147, 11418143, 11417768, 11417742, 11417570, 11417437, 11416804, 11416699, 11416401, 11416378, 11416375, 11416155, 11416117, 11416084, 11416051, 11416032, 11416028, 11416024, 11416000, 11415933, 11415915, 11414105, 11406220, 11398736 ,11387075, 11387049, 11375580, 11364698, 11361125, 11351660, 11349961, 11327909, 11327170, 11301957, 11289067, 11282525, 11277659, 11258017, 11256914, 11218752, 11208077, 11196050, 11194358, 11189901, 11165075, 11163481, 11154891Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2013

Loss of Direction Control

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated October 19, 2020 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect in the steering system in Model Year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles. The petitioner alleges that MY2013 Honda accord vehicles are experiencing a sudden loss of steer... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2008

SRS Control Module Failure

As discussed further below, and by letter dated January 22, 2016, Honda is recalling certain model year (MY) 2008 through 2010 Honda Accords to replace a defective air bag/SRS control module that can result in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) becoming fully inoperative (disabled).See NHTSA Sa... fety Recall 16V056 at SaferCar.gov for further details.Honda's response to an agency Information Request letter indicated that the SRS module was manufactured by tier-one supplier Continental and contained a power supply ASIC manufactured by tier-two supplier Atmel. The original ASIC was susceptible to a moisture ingress issue due to inadequate ASIC passivation layer.Water ingress could result in moisture reaching the Titanium Nitride (TiN) layer in the ASIC causing corrosion and breakage of electrical circuits.The damaged ASIC then causes failures of the SRS module resulting in 1) incomplete boot-up when power is supplied to the module or 2) the inability of the module to establish either internal or external bus communications.In either case the air bag readiness indicator light on the instrument cluster is illuminated and all air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled.During the investigation, ODI obtained the SRS module from a complainant crash vehicle where the air bags did not deploy despite a significant frontal impact.An inspection of the module was performed at a Continental facility.The inspection confirmed that the module had the ASIC fault thus preventing the SRS module from completing the boot-up process.An attempt was made to recover stored EDR data from the module however none was present; this outcome is consistent with an Atmel ASIC failure.A second SRS module alleged to have the ASIC problem was inspected during the same visit.This second module was unable to communicate with the test equipment.The ASIC was replaced on this module and full function was restored to the module confirming the ASIC as the cause of the SRS module fault.According to Honda, tier-two Atmel implemented three different corrective actions in early 2008.Implementation of the corrective actions into module production by tier-one Continental, and into vehicle production by Honda resulted in three distinct vehicle populations.The first population consists of certain non-consecutively built MY 2008 to 2010 Accords with modules that did not contain any of the corrective actions.This population of 341,444 vehicles exhibited a significant level of module failure in service and is thus being recalled.The second population of 382,693 non-consecutively built MY 2008 to 2010 Accords contained two of the three corrective actions.This population exhibited a significantly lower level of SRS module failure, compared to the first population, but a marginally higher level compared to the third population.Honda is conducting a 15 year unlimited mileage extended warranty program for this second population.Under the program Honda will replace the SRS module free of charge for vehicles that experience an SRS module malfunction due to ASIC failure.Owners eligible for the extended warranty will be notified by Honda in writing.The third population consists of vehicles containing all three corrective actions, this population exhibits a normal level of SRS module failure.Based on the safety recall and extended warranty this investigation is closed.The VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at SaferCar.gov under the following identification numbers: 10871612, 10869953, 10810554, 10788238, 10781994, 10778712, 10765025, 10761583, 10759019, 10758622, 10747850, 10735806, 10734761, 10733519, 10715339, 10703521, 10676517, 1065Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013

Electric Power Steering Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-033 to investigate 24 complaints alleging loss of power steering while driving in model year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).Analysis of service data for the original 24 complaints and 33 additional com... Read more

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2001

Honda EWR Reporting

In a Consent Order executed on December 29, 2014, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) admitted that it violated the Safety Act by failing to report certain death and injury incidents that were required to be reported to NHTSA under 49 C.F.R. ? 579.21(b), and by failing to report certain customer satisf... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2008

Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment

Honda is conducting a safety recall of approximately 303,900 model year 2008-2009 Honda Accord sedans to address inadvertent deployment of the side air bags (see NHTSA recall 15V-665 for more information).It should be noted that almost all of the recalled vehicles are the 2008 Accords (built from st... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2008

Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment

ODI has identified 293 incidents of alleged inadvertent deployment of the side air bags in model year (MY) 2008 Honda Accord 4-door vehicles.This total represents all incidents reported to both ODI and Honda including those from Honda's warranty system (note: the total shown above eliminates all dup... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Braking Performance

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003

Ignition Shift Interlock

On August 4, 2010, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (MY) 2003 Honda Accord and Civic and MY 2003 and 2004 Honda Element vehicles with automatic transmissions (Recall 10V-364... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2002

IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK

ODI HAS RECEIVED 16 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING FAILURES OF THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK THAT ALLOWED THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.ELEVEN OF THE ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

SRS READINESS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED WITH AN OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SUPPRESS THE SIDE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OPDS UNIT AND SENSOR GRID MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HIGH MOISTURE CONTENT AND/OR TO SPORADIC ELECTRICAL... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1999

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) PRODUCED AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER DATED OCTOBER 14, 2004 WHICH DEFINED THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS MODEL YEAR 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRIOR RECALL ACTION (03V423) HONDA CONDUCTED TO RESOLVE AN INTERLOCK DEFE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG

DURING TWO OF 13 NHTSA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMPATIBILITY CRASH TESTS, THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG FAILED TO PROPERLY DEPLOY DUE TO A LARGE TEAR IN THE AIRBAG FABRIC.BOTH R&D TEST VEHICLES THAT CONTAINED A FAILED AIR BAG WERE 4-DOOR, 4-CYLINDER (L4) VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENT STATIC AND DYNAMIC TESTS ... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE ONE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR WHO HAD INADVERTENTLY PARKED THE VEHICLE IN AN UNSECURED STATE (NOT IN PARK, BRAKE NOT ENGAGED).HONDA IDENTIFIED THE WARRANTY CLAI... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF THE MANUFACTURER COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE NOTED INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE THAT HAD BEEN INADVERTENTLY PARKED IN NEUTRAL STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR.THE WARRANTY CLAIM COUNT SHOWN FOR OTHER REPRESENTS INCIDENTS WHERE HON... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE

THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON 10 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS IN THE ODI DATABASE ALLEGING THAT THE POWER ASSISTED SEATS WERE FAILING IN CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES.FAILURES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE 1998-99 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BOTTOM TO THE SEAT BASE IS FRACTURING ... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1995

ABS

SQ, Open

HEADLAMP WIRING

HONDA HAS APPARENTLY ISSUED A REPAIR KIT FOR HEADLAMP WIRING FOR THE HONDA ACCORD WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW THE WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED.THE PRODUCT NUMBER FOR THIS REPAIR KIT IS 06200-SEO-306 WITH COMPONENT PART NUMBERS 32119-SEO-3050 0060-1 AND 32109-SEO-3050 006002.THE A... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT