Honda Accord recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 16 safety recalls naming the Honda Accord, launched from 1999 to 2020. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Honda Accord recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 16
- 1999 to 2020
- Latest recall
- 23 October 2020
- R/2020/061
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Honda Accord recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
THE ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE INTO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROPELLANT COULD LEAD TO SLOW DEPLOYMENT OR INFLATOR RUPTURE
R/2020/061, launched 23 October 2020, 42,435 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, EV Plus, Integra, Legend, Logo, Shuttle
Defect: The absorption of moisture into the driver’s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
Remedy: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
POSSIBLE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURE
R/2019/243, launched 29 August 2019, 122,397 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, Insight, Jazz, Stream
Defect: Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: The inflator inside the passenger’s airbag module is to be replaced.
INNER PRESSURE OF THE INFLATOR MAY IRREGULARLY RISE UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT RUPTURING THE INFLATOR CONTAINER
R/2019/125, launched 29 May 2019, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Civic, Odyssey
Defect: Driver air bag may not ignite correctly.
Remedy: Replace the drivers air bag assembly.
TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE
R/2018/342, launched 30 January 2019, 119,827 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Insight, Jazz
Defect: Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy: Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2018/029, launched 23 February 2018, 20,298 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Insight, Jazz
Defect: The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2017/017, launched 28 March 2017, 22,805 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, Jazz, Legend
Defect: Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2015/104, launched 29 June 2015, 242,653 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, Insight, Jazz, Stream
Defect: Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield or downward toward the front passenger’s foot well potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the front passenger’s airbag module with a new one.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2015/043, launched 16 March 2015, 31,135 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, Jazz, Stream
Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2013/049, launched 17 April 2013, 60,365 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, Jazz, Stream
Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2011/055, launched 4 July 2011, 8,519 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to an inappropriate software setting of the Engine Control Unit the oil level in the engine may increase due to fuel dilution during the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration. If the oil level increases too much it may prevent the engine from decelerating as intended the engine may continue to run even if the ignition is switched off. This may result in engine failure. The driver will not have any warning of this failure.
Remedy: The dealer will rewrite the engine software and replace the engine oil and engine filter.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
R/2007/061, launched 5 April 2007, 6,113 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the FR-V, Jazz
Defect: The fuel pump relay may fail which will result in either the engine not starting or stalling.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary place the fuel pump relay.
LACK OF PROTECTION TO THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE BOOT
R/2004/161, launched 1 November 2004, 16,685 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that a wiring harness located in the boot is not adequately protected and is therefore susceptible to damage. Should damage occur on e or more of the electrical functions fed by that harness may be rendered inoperative.
Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the subject wiring harness will be protected by the fitment of a corrugated tube.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MAY FAIL
R/2004/119, launched 4 October 2004, 2,737 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled and the affected part replaced.
REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT
R/2003/077, launched 16 July 2003, 21,667 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear seat belt may suffer poor retraction due to a broken webbing spool. A loose seat belt may not provide sufficient restraint to avoid injury in an impact.
Remedy: Examine all seat belts including the front ones and replace any that have damaged spools. Fit a guide clip to the seat belts where the spool is undamaged.
IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL
R/2002/071, launched 6 August 2002, 53,175 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the CR-V, Civic, Prelude, Shuttle
Defect: Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.
Remedy: Fit a new ignition switch.
POTENTIAL WIRING CHAFE SITUATION AND SHORT CIRCUIT
R/1998/081, launched 15 March 1999, 2,358 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Aerodeck
Defect: Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. This can lead to a short circuit.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the A/C wiring harness re-routed and additional protection added. If any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness will be replaced.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Honda Accord, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Honda dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.