Every recall campaign and owner complaint the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration holds for the 2013 Honda Accord. Nothing on this page is written from memory — it is all imported from NHTSA's public database.
5 recall campaigns filed by Honda for the 2013 Accord, newest first.
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 17V418000 2017-06-29 |
Electrical System 12V/24V/48V Battery |
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.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Fix: 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. … |
| 13V297000 2013-07-08 |
Fuel System, Gasoline | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Risk: An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire. Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. |
| 20V769000 2020-12-10 |
Power Train Driveline Driveshaft |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that 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, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,…
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. |
| 23V858000 2023-12-18 |
Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump |
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix: 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. |
| 25V422000 2025-06-19 |
Power Train Driveline Driveshaft |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission. 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,…
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OM2. This recall expands previous recall number 20V769. |
Summaries are quoted verbatim from NHTSA's official campaign records. A single campaign often covers dozens of model years and several nameplates, so a summary may name vehicles other than the 2013 Accord — that is normal. Every record listed here carries this vehicle's own make, model and model year in NHTSA's database. Whether a recall is still open on a particular car can only be determined by VIN.
1427 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Accord, grouped by the component owners reported. Counts reflect how many owners complained, not how often the fault actually occurs.
| Reported component | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering 14 crash, 9 injured, 1 fatal |
406 | |
| Electrical System 1 crash, 3 fire |
234 | |
| Engine 1 crash, 2 injured |
85 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 74 | |
| Power Train 1 injured |
63 | |
| Seats 10 injured |
44 | |
| Air Bags 11 crash, 9 injured |
33 | |
| Electrical System,Engine 1 fire |
33 | |
| Service Brakes 3 crash |
31 | |
| Steering,Electrical System 1 crash |
23 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 20 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control 8 crash, 1 fire, 4 injured |
18 |
A complaint is an unverified owner report. It is a signal about where to look, not proof of a defect.
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaint filings on this model year. These are the owners' own words, not our diagnosis, and each one is a single unverified report.
The first time it happened, the power steering of the car suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. Now it happens randomly and usually start with a quick jerking motion of the steering wheel. I've looked into this and lot of Honda Accord owners had this issue before. I want to file a complains on this and see if the NHTSA can do anything to have Honda address/fix this issue for me. Thanks,
filed 07/01/2026 · ODI 11747796
Sudden and total loss of Electronic Power Steering (EPS) while driving. The EPS light came on and the steering wheel became too heavy to safely steer, creating an immediate crash hazard. The dealer found diagnostic trouble code 34-05.
filed 06/21/2026 · ODI 11745479
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that a mileage discrepancy was discovered after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, that the mileage was 209,000.
filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771405
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered after checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 224,000.
filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765802
I have a Honda accord ex sedan then driving in the rain and down pouring the car lights would flicker like no power to drive. When I stop it goes off. This has happen to me 2 times. I seen there might of been a recall on my car so I thought I would check to see. I have a [XXX] son always like to make sure I don't have an issue. Thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
filed 07/07/2025 · ODI 11671525
2013 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER PUSHING THE AUTO START BUTTON. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY ALMOST $700 TO REPLACE RELAY BOX IN THE VEHICLE.
filed 03/06/2023 · ODI 11510306
My 2013 Honda Accord is currently at an authorized Honda dealership in Mississippi for a safety recall involving the driveshafts (axles). I purchased this vehicle in Minnesota and drove it there for approximately five years before moving to Mississippi. Given Honda’s published information identifying road salt and de-icing chemicals as contributing factors in driveshaft corrosion associated with this recall, I believe my vehicle’s history of use in Minnesota is relevant to the corrosion now affecting the repair. The dealership has informed me that it cannot remove the affected driveshafts beca
filed 10/22/2026 · ODI 11772945
I purchased this car earlier in the year with very low mileage. Car belonged to one owner and well taken care of. Driving home from work 2 hr drive several days felt something was off shimmy noise. Got home noticed rims & tires were damaged. Purchased new tires & rims 8/18/25 $1387.43 from Tire Rack online. car bought several months earlier with low mileage. Car stayed in driveway until delivery of tires On 8/21 took to Mr. Tire in Hammonton NJ to mount rims tires. he called that the driveshaft and parts fell apart in his hands. A several hundred dollar job turned into three days costing $14
filed 02/28/2026 · ODI 11721206
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Yes. NHTSA records 5 recall campaigns filed by Honda for the 2013 Accord. The most recent is campaign 17V418000, filed 2017-06-29, covering Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery.
The most-reported component is Steering with 406 of the 1427 owner complaints on file, including 14 reports involving a crash. Complaint counts show where owners report trouble; they are not proof of a defect.
1427 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Accord, spread across 172 reported component groups.
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