2013 Honda Accord Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accord years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1,425 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda Accord. That ranks 4th out of 32 Accord model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (499 complaints, 35%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 67 crashes, 9 fires, 59 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,425owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 67complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Honda Accord problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 499 | 35% | 50,000 | “steering rack” (9%) | $3,200 |
| Electrical System problems | 416 | 29% | 50,000 | “start button” (8%) | $1,000 |
| Engine problems | 179 | 13% | 42,500 | “oil consumption” (8%) | $1,050 |
| Unknown or Other | 119 | 8% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 111 | 8% | 15,000 | “abs module” (24%) | $1,850 |
| Power Train problems | 110 | 8% | 15,500 | “cvt transmission” (8%) | $1,250 |
| Air Bags problems | 51 | 4% | 50,000 | “air bag” (27%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 51 | 4% | 7,500 | “suddenly accelerated” (14%) | — |
| Seats | 47 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 | 3% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 2% | 30,970 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 31 | 2% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 25 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 2% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 22 | 2% | 17,296 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 21 | 1% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 1% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 1% | 47,852 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 1% | 1,034 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 1% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 0% | 6,121 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 0% | 135 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 0% | 24,710 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 0% | 12,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 0% | 79,174 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| None | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 99,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Honda Accord recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
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.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Loss of Direction Control (EA21001) — opened May 6, 2021, closed Aug 25, 2023.
- Loss of Direction Control (DP20005) — opened Nov 23, 2020, closed May 7, 2021.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
- Electric Power Steering Failure (PE14033) — opened Nov 4, 2014, closed Oct 6, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
ABS module failed due to solder point failing. The brakes stoped working as well as all safety features such as FCS and LDW
While driving, the front drive shaft (axle) suddenly snapped completely in half without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power to the wheels, creating a hazardous driving situation and leaving the vehicle stranded. Upon inspection, the drive shaft broke directly beneath the rubber dynamic…
VSA Module failure There appears to be thousands of owners of Honda Accords 2013 that have this component fail. It appears that the country of Thailand was able to get Honda to do a recall on this part in their country. The repair cost is is greater than $4,000 (USD). Please research this issue and…
I have received a warning on my dashboard "FCW SYSTEM FAILED" at 106,000 miles. It is available for inspection upon request. I am now at 108,000 miles and I am fearful of my safety when driving on the highway and especially during bad, rainy, snowy weather. This puts me and others on the road at…
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…
Other Honda Accord years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 Accord | 87 | 0 |
| 2024 Accord | 151 | 3 |
| 2023 Accord | 85 | 5 |
| 2022 Accord | 257 | 4 |
| 2021 Accord | 241 | 4 |
| 2020 Accord | 364 | 5 |
| 2019 Accord | 696 | 6 |
| 2018 Accord | 1,891 | 6 |
| 2017 Accord | 539 | 3 |
| 2016 Accord | 609 | 4 |
| 2015 Accord | 601 | 5 |
| 2014 Accord | 981 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1,425 | 5 |
| 2012 Accord | 373 | 8 |
| 2011 Accord | 296 | 9 |
| 2010 Accord | 580 | 12 |
| 2009 Accord | 726 | 10 |
| 2008 Accord | 1,520 | 8 |
| 2007 Accord | 524 | 9 |
| 2006 Accord | 432 | 12 |
| 2005 Accord | 656 | 15 |
| 2004 Accord | 1,018 | 13 |
| 2003 Accord | 1,987 | 13 |
| 2002 Accord | 1,050 | 5 |
| 2001 Accord | 922 | 7 |
| 2000 Accord | 1,183 | 8 |
| 1999 Accord | 1,135 | 4 |
| 1998 Accord | 1,200 | 6 |
| 1997 Accord | 460 | 3 |
| 1996 Accord | 472 | 1 |
| 1995 Accord | 543 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Accord?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 499 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda Accord?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Honda Accord a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.