2013 Honda Accord Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Honda Accord recalls

Most common 2013 Honda Accord problems

Problem areas named in the 1,427 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	500
Electrical System	421
Engine	179
Unknown Or Other	120
Power Train	111
Service Brakes	111
Forward Collision Avoidance	52
Vehicle Speed Control	51
Air Bags	51
Seats	49

What owners report

2026-10-22, Unknown Or Other
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 because corrosion is preventing their removal. I was told that additional undercarriage components m

2026-10-15, Electrical System
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.

2026-10-11, Service Brakes
ABS module failed due to solder point failing. The brakes stoped working as well as all safety features such as FCS and LDW

2026-10-09, Power Train
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 damper (vibration damper). The area under the rubber ring shows heavy rust and corrosion. Furthermore, the unbroken drive shaft on the opposite side of the vehicle shows a heavily dry-rotted rubber dynamic damper ring, raising immediate concerns that it will fail next. This failure matches the physical description of the defect found in NHTSA Recall Number 20V-769 (Manufacturer Recall Code OM2, c

2026-10-08, Service Brakes
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 force Honda to recall this part.

2013 Honda Accord questions

Does the 2013 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord: Driveshaft May Corrode and Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Driveshaft may break, causing sudden power loss; Water can get into battery sensor, risking electrical short and fire; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Accord?

Based on 1,427 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (500), Electrical System (421), Engine (179).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Honda Accord has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.