2018 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,882 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 35 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 39 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, sensor, occupant classification, front passengerMay 21, 2026
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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 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
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyMar 9, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. 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.
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Campaign 23V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, body control module, softwareDec 10, 2020
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.
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V771000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMay 28, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V314000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 13, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
Campaign 18V629000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,882 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Dec 28, 2021
The passenger side air bag is not working. Even with a passenger on the seat, the air bag indicator is OFF. Sometimes the airbag indicator works but most times it does not detect a passenger
Service brakes, Dec 26, 2021
Ive noticed my rear brake pads are wearing out faster than my front brake pads. In which this is a front wheel drive car and the engine is in the front
Air bags, Dec 23, 2021
Secondary restraint system warning light keeps coming on.
Electrical system, Dec 15, 2021
So far I've had to replace 2 door lock actuators on my car since I purchased it brand new in 2018. Last year the first one to stop working was in the driver door. I figured this made sense because I am usually riding alone so this door gets more of a work out. But last month the passenger rear door lock stopped working as well. I purchased the extended warranty so both of the locks were fixed after a $100 deductible for each occurrence. This morning I notice my driver side rear door would not unlock. I figured I can't be the only person experiencing this issue.
Service brakes, Dec 13, 2021
My rear brakes were reported to have been worn out and needing replacement when I last had my oil changed 12/3/2021 at the Honda dealership. I had them resurfaced this summer when taking my vehicle in for the previous oil change and routine maintenance. After reviewing several online posts and videos, I discovered several other Honda Accord owners reporting that their back brakes are wearing out much earlier than anticipated. This makes me think there is an underlying issue and defect in the braking system.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U3003-16 ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL UNIT POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT(+B) LOW VOLTAGE. ISSUE # 20 ON MY ACCORD. PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS ISSUE ASAP.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U3006-13 CONTROL MODULE INPUT POWER “A” CIRCUIT OPEN ISSUE # 19 PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS PROBLEM ASAP
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U3003-17 BATTERY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ABOVE THRESHOLD ISSUE # 18 WITH MY ACCORD. PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS ISSUE ASAP
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U3003-16 BATTERY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD ISSUE # 17 WITH MY ACCORD PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U3000-55 CONTROL MODULE - NOT CONFIGURED ISSUE # 16 ON MY ACCORD, PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS PROBLEMS AND ALSO ISSUE A RECALL
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U3000-49 CONTROL MODULE- INTERNAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE ISSUE # 15 WITH MY HONDA ACCORD. PLEASE HAVE MANUFACTURER ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEMS.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U0416-68 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE EVENT INFORMATION. ISSUE # 14 WITH MY HONDA ACCORD. PLEASE HAVE MANUFACTURER ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U0128-00 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PARK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE ISSUE # 13 WITH MY HONDA. PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS PROBLEM
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U0122-00 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE ISSUE # 12 PLEASE HELP AND HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS ISSUE
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U0100-00 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECM/PCM “A” ISSUE # 11 PLEASE HAVE THE MANUFACTURER FIX THIS ISSUE ASAP
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U0047-00 VEHICLE COMMUNICATION BUS C PERFORMANCE ISSUE # 10 PLEASE HELP WITH MY PROBLEM
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
U0029-00 VEHICLE COMMUNICATION BUS A PERFORMANCE ISSUE #9 WITH MY HONDA. PLEASE HELP
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1C04-11 SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE “A” CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY HONDA. PLEASE HELP ISSUE # 8
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1C03-15 BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY HIONDA. PLEASE HELP
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1C03-11 BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH MY CAR # 6 HAVE THE MANUFACTURE FIX THIS ISSUE.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1C02-15 BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY CAR # 5 PLEASE HAVE HONDA PUT A RECCAL FOR THE ISSUES. HELP PLEASE.
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1C02-11 BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR 1 SHORT TO GROUND ISSUE #4 WITH MY CAR. PLEASE HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. IT’S UNSAFE. HELP HELP THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD TO HAVE THIS ISSUES
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1C01-96 BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR COMPONENT INTERNAL FAILURE ISSUE # 3 WITH MY CAR. ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY CAR AND I NEED THIS FIXED. I CAN’T BE DRIVING THIS UNSAFE CAR WITH BRAKES PROBLEM. HELP HELP HELP
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2021
C1250-98 BRAKE BOOSTER DRIVER CIRCUIT OVER HEAR. Another issue my car is having and I need this fixed. Can’t be driving my family with all this issues. NEED HELP
Service brakes, Dec 1, 2021
EBB- ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER U3003-16 BATTERY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD IT HAS A NEW BATTERY, IT SHOULDN’T BE HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR MY ENTIRE FAMILY.