2013 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,421 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 67 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 59 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, driveline, driveshaftJun 19, 2025
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, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The driveshaft may corrode and break, due to damage from road salt or other contaminants.
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.
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.
Campaign 25V422000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftDec 10, 2020
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, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 20V769000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryJun 29, 2017
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.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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's number for this recall is KG0.
Campaign 17V418000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineJul 8, 2013
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.
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 13V297000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
115 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, May 11, 2014, crash
I RECENTLY HAD A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE WITH MY 2013 HONDA ACCORD REGARDING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A GARDEN NURSERY I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND IN ANYWAY, THE ENGINE THEN REVVED UP MAKING A LOUD NOISE, THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD OVER SEVERAL RAILROAD TIE BARRIERS, BUSHES, HIT A TRUCK THAT WAS PARKED IN THE LOT AND CAME TO REST IN A MULCH PILE. LUCKILY THE TRUCK AND MULCH STOPPED THE CAR AND I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT INTO PARK AND TURN IT OFF. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF MY CAR AND THE PROPERTY OF THE NURSERY. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 8, 2014 AT 5:00 PM. IT WAS A GRAVEL PARKING LOT, DRY SUNNY DAY. THIS HONDA WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2013 AND IS A 4CYL WITH CVT TRANSMISSION AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT SITS NOW WAITING FOR A HONDA REPRESENTATIVE TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. IT WAS A BLESSING THAT NO ONE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF MY CAR. MUCH OF MY DECISION TO PURCHASE A HONDA WAS BECAUSE OF RELIABILITY AND SAFETY; HOWEVER, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS MY FIRST HONDA AND I AM THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED AND ALARMED AFTER THIS INCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Apr 8, 2014, crash
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN MY PARKING SPOT, I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WITH ENGINE SURGE /LOUD NOISE AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES...... CAR PLOWED OVER PARKING SPOT BARRIER, INTO SHRUBS, BALCONY BEAM AND NEIGHBOR'S SCREENED PATIO. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE , SHRUBS, NEIGHBOR'S PATIO AND MY BALCONY. THIS WAS A TERRIFYING EVENT. INVESTIGATIONS BY INSURANCE CO AND MECHANIC ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Feb 27, 2014, crash
I WAS PARKED IN AN ALLEY BEHIND A COFFEE SHOP. I TURNED THE CAR ON AND PUT MY SEAT BELT ON AND PUT IT IN GEAR. IT SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK A PARKED CAR ONE CAR'S WIDTH FROM ME, RICOCHETED AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR (WHICH THEN HIT THE CAR NEXT TO IT). I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR, THOUGH I TRIED; THEN I PIVOTED AGAIN AND HIT AND TOOK DOWN THE CINDER BLOCK WALL OF A GARAGE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF EITHER RIGHT BEFORE HITTING THE GARAGE WALL OR RIGHT AFTER. NO AIRBAGS WERE EVER RELEASED. IN RETROSPECT, AFTER THE SHOCK AT ALL THE DAMAGE, I BELIEVE SOMETHING WAS DEFECTIVE ABOUT MY NEW HONDA ACCORD.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 8, 2013, crash
AT 11:00 A.M. ON NOV.6 I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 HONDA ACCORD. I PULLED INTO A STORE PARKING AREA AT ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TURNED TO ENTER THE PARKING SPACE WHEN MY CAR ACCELERATED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I HEARD THE CAR REV-UP AND PUSHED ON THE BRAKE MORE. THE REVVING STOPPED, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD SLOWLY. THE CAR MOVED OVER THE PARKING BARRIER AND HEADED FOR THE STORE WALL. IT BROKE THROUGH THE STORE WALL AND I PUSHED THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE CAR STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. I WAS NOT HURT AND LEFT THE CAR TO LET THE OWNER OF THE STORE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. MY CAR HAS THE CVT TRANSMISSION. *TR
Service brakes, Aug 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT IT DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL INDEPENDENTLY RETURNED TO THE CORRECT POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED AND THE RPM READING INCREASED WHEN IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE OR A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200. *TR
Power train, Service brakes, Jul 30, 2013
WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM 20+ MPH TO COME TO A STOP THERE IS A NOTICEABLE JERK BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WHEN I NEED TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR SIGNAL. IT FEELS AS IF THE ROTOR IS WARPED WHEN IT WANTS TO STOP THEN SUDDENLY JERKS FORWARD AS IF SOMETHING RELEASES. THIS IS PROBABLY A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH HONDA NEEDS TO ADDRESS. *TR
Electrical system, Tires, Service brakes, Jul 26, 2013
TWO FALSE TPMS LOW PRESSURE WARNINGS, SECOND OCCURRENCE 7/19/2013. TIRE PRESSURE DURING BOTH OCCURRENCES WAS CORRECT WHEN SUBSEQUENTLY MEASURED WITH TIRES 'COLD' AFTER WARNING. TPMS WAS RECALIBRATED AFTER BOTH FALSE WARNINGS. TPMS IS AN INDIRECT SYSTEM, COMPUTED THROUGH ABS SYSTEM. CHECKED WITH AMERICAN HONDA FOR A FIRMWARE UPDATE, NONE PENDING. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 1, 2013, crash
I OWN A 2013 HONDA ACCORD EX-L V6 WITH 7520 MILES ON HIT. I APPROACHED MY GATED COMMUNITY ON FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:45PM, HIT THE REMOTE TO OPEN THE GATES, PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THERE WAS NO BRAKE REACTION WHATSOEVER. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. FORTUNATELY, THE GATE OPENED BEFORE I HIT IT. I CONTINUED TO MY HOME, CHECKING THE BRAKES AND THEY APPEARED TO WORK, OPENED UP THE GARAGE AND WAS PUTTING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND AGAIN THE CAR'S BRAKES HAD NO REACTION AND I HIT THE WALL AND DOOR LEADING INTO MY HOUSE. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND NO RAIN. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR HAS MINIMAL DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE HOUSE HAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. I AM UNABLE TO CLOSE AND LOCK MY KITCHEN DOOR LEADING FROM THE GARAGE INTO THE HOUSE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM, AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR ALONG WITH PREVIOUS YEARS. *TR
Service brakes, Jun 13, 2013
DURING BRAKING, AS YOU ARE GETTING CLOSE TO STOPPING THE CAR, I FEEL LITTLE JERK BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPS. THIS JERK IS LIKE COUPLE OF TIMES AND CAN BE REPEATED. THIS PROBABLY DUE TO IMPROPER ABS SYSTEM. IF YOU MOVE TO NEUTRAL AND THEN BRAKE, THIS ISSUE IS NON-EXISTENT. I SUSPECT SOME ELECTRONIC ASPECT WITH MECHANICAL BRAKES CREATING THIS JERK. *TR
Service brakes, May 6, 2013
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL WHEN DRIVING, STEERING OR APPLYING BRAKES. SOUNDS LIKE THE WEAR SENSORS BUT IN FACT I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER (BAY RIDGE HONDA) IN BROOKLYN N.Y. THAT IT IS THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE PADS IN PLACE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE REPAIR PARTS TO ARRIVE ALONG WITH THE SERVICE BULLETIN. *TR
Service brakes, May 2, 2013
IAM HEARING A SQUEALING SOUND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THOUGHT IT WAS THE BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR SO I CHE KED AND PADS ARE FINE. I THEN GOOGLED PROBLEM AND WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR VIN# IS SHOWN TO BE INCLUDED IN THE AFFECTED GROUP. THE BRAKES SEEM FINE BUT THIS IS VERY ANNOYING FOR A NEW CAR. I WILL CONTACT PLAZA HONDA FIRST THING TOMORROW. *TR
Service brakes, Apr 19, 2013
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA ID# 10504663 DATED 3/27/13. FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL- SOUNDS LIKE THE WEAR SENSORS BUT IN FACT I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER(BAYRIDGE HONDA) IN BROOKLYN N.Y. THAT IT IS INFACT THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE PADS IN PLACE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE REPAIR PARTS TO ARRIVE ALONG WITH THE SERVICE BULLITEN. HOPE IT IS SOON BECAUSE FOR A NEW CAR IT SOUNDS BAD AND I WONDER JUST WHAT THIS RUBBING OF THE CLIPS MY BE DOING TO THE ROTORS. SO FAR, NO REAL BRAKE PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE SQUEAL. I HAD A 04 ACCORD EXL V-6 AND SOMETIMES I WONDER WHY I TRADED IT IN.NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH IT..... *TR
Service brakes, Mar 27, 2013
FRONT BRAKES MAKE A LOUD SCREETCHING NOISE AT ANY SPEED. CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES. REPAIRED 5 TIMES ACCORDING TO HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM ONLY GETS WORSE. HONDA STATES THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CURRENTLY THERE IS NO REPAIR YET AVAILABLE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY BRAKE PAD RETENTION SPRING AND THE BRAKE PADS ARE LOOSE. *TR
Service brakes, Mar 15, 2013
I JUST PURCHASED AN ACCORD 2013 EXL-V6 . THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING NORMAL ON THE HIGHWAY DOING AROUND 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN A BIT, SO I SLIGHTLY HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY COMPLETELY LOCKED AS IF TOO MUCH FORCE WAS APPLIED AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR DID NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP BRAKING AND SEEMED LIKE IT WAS IT CONTROL AND NOT ME. *TR
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 2, 2013
CAME TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. NEW HONDA ACCORD 2013 4 DOOR SUDDENLY TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I PUSHED DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE MOTION FORWARD. IT ONLY MOVED A FOOT OR TWO AND WITH MY WIFE YELLING I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL. SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF US. I AM 51 AND A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL. MY WIFE IS 52 AND A PHYSICIAN. THIS WAS COMPLETELY REAL. *TR