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Honda Accord problems, repairs and warranty value

Review possible repair costs and submitted NHTSA records for the Honda Accord. Compare documented symptoms and manufacturer repair guidance, then choose your model year for its available records and repair estimates.

12model-year profiles
6,214submitted complaints
24unique vehicle recall campaigns
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Model records

What changes the warranty calculation

The Honda Accord records contain 6,214 submitted complaints across 12 matched model years. The median is 357 reports per matched year. NHTSA source snapshot: 2026-10-18.

The 2018 record contains 2,007 complaint reports, the highest raw count among matched years here; other years may tie. Vehicle sales and time on the road differ, so this comparison does not establish a failure rate.

Engine replacement or major internal repair has the highest arithmetic midpoint for parts in the applicable planning estimates, at $8,000 before labor. Confirm the configuration and remaining factory coverage before using this broad estimate to compare a service contract.

59 recall/model-year entries. A campaign can cover several years; the unique campaign count removes that repetition. Missing model-name matches remain unavailable.

Problem research and repair guidance

Honda Accord: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

Match the symptom and the exact vehicle scope before arranging work. The imported catalogue is an editorial index of source documents, not an independent safety authority. Recall text is checked against NHTSA; each record links to the evidence that supports its scope and remedy.

5documented issue files
4vehicle systems

4 recall files · 1 other manufacturer file. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

AIR BAGS

Official safety recall2020, 2021, 2022Campaign 24V064000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER: recall 24V064000

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Condition in the official record

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID. Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022.
  • NHTSA campaign 24V064000
  • The complete campaign lists 750,114 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
  • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Published recall remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

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Source review: 2026-10-18

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Official NHTSA safety recall2018, 2019, 2020Campaign 20V771000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: recall 20V771000

Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.

Condition in the official record

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID. Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020.
  • NHTSA campaign 20V771000
  • The complete campaign lists 737,233 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
  • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Campaign 20V771000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Component in the source: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Jurisdiction: United States

Published recall remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue
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Source review: 2026-10-18

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Official safety recall2023, 2024Campaign 24V763000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: recall 24V763000

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Condition in the official record

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID. Model years: 2023, 2024.
  • NHTSA campaign 24V763000
  • The complete campaign lists 720,810 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
  • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Published recall remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue
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Source review: 2026-10-18

Official safety recall2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Campaign 23V858000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: recall 23V858000

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

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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Condition in the official record

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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID. Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
  • NHTSA campaign 23V858000
  • The complete campaign lists 2,490,460 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
  • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Published recall 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.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

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.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue
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Source review: 2026-10-18

Heating & air conditioning

Warranty extension published2018, 2019, 2020

A/C condenser refrigerant leak

Loss of cold air can fall under Honda's condenser-leak warranty extension when the VIN qualifies and inspection confirms the source.

Honda extended the warranty on the air conditioning condenser for certain 2018 to 2020 Accord vehicles. The dealer must confirm both VIN eligibility and that the condenser is the source of the refrigerant leak.

Symptoms to compare
  • Air conditioning no longer cools
  • Cooling fades after a recharge
  • Leak confirmed at the condenser

Other ways owners describe it: AC not cold; warm air from vents; air con stopped working; refrigerant leak; AC needs recharging again.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2018 to 2020 Honda Accord
  • All trim levels
  • VIN status must be checked

The published extension states ten years from original purchase with unlimited miles, subject to VIN eligibility.

Manufacturer position and diagnosis

Honda directs dealers to confirm the leak source and replace the condenser on eligible vehicles.

Dealer leak confirmationQualified A/C technician · Inspection required

Ask for VIN eligibility under Bulletin 21-018 and confirmation that the condenser, rather than another A/C component, is leaking.

Evidence for this issue
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Source review: August 2, 2026

Confirm who pays before authorizing work

A recall remedy follows the campaign and VIN eligibility. A service bulletin provides diagnosis or repair instructions; it does not by itself promise payment. Manufacturer warranty extensions and support programs have their own conditions.

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Keep a current problem separate from future coverage

These files do not supply a shop quote. Ask for a diagnosis and written estimate, then check recall remedies or existing coverage. A new vehicle service contract generally excludes pre-existing conditions.

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Each file retains its original source review date. Historical remedy wording can change; check the current manufacturer notice and NHTSA VIN lookup for your vehicle. The separately dated NHTSA counts elsewhere on this page use a different dataset and scope.

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What can the data tell you about Honda Accord?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Honda Accord in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

Individual-repair price scopeGeneric inputs

Model-level range presence is a source-coverage check. It does not confirm that a repair fits every engine or model year.

EPA configuration match64 source rows

The mapped years for this model can include different equipment. Use the VIN and original specifications to identify the actual configuration.

Cited manufacturer programs1 selected file

The cited documents have their own condition, time, mileage and start rules. Ask the manufacturer to confirm current VIN eligibility.

Price-key audit reviewed October 18, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.

EPA configuration facts

Engines and drivetrains sold under this model name

FuelEconomy.gov lists 64 matched Honda Accord configurations across the model years shown here. Trim, engine and drive layout can change which repairs belong in a warranty comparison.

Vehicle classLarge car and Midsize car
Fuel choicesGasoline and Hybrid
Drive layoutsFront-wheel drive
Engine range1.5 to 3.5 L; 4 to 6 cylinders
EPA efficiency range21 to 48 mpg
Transmission typesAutomatic and Manual

These are ranges across EPA configurations, not the specification of every trim. The VIN and original window sticker settle the exact equipment. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, dataset updated 2026-08-07.

Possible repair costs

Major repairs for this powertrain

These estimates use parts benchmarks and modeled independent-shop labor rates for 50-metro reference, so you can compare models using the same labor assumptions.

RepairEstimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair$6,095 to $16,964
Transmission replacement$6,079 to $6,995
Hybrid high voltage battery replacement$4,797 to $5,140
Turbocharger replacement$1,662 to $6,524
Head gasket replacement$2,339 to $3,728
Strut and control arm repair$1,053 to $4,545
Compare a warranty quote with repair costsAll Honda models