The Honda Accord has been one of the most-recalled passenger cars in U.S. history, almost entirely because of Takata airbag inflators. This guide lists every major Accord recall by year, with the NHTSA campaign number, defect, and severity. Use it before you buy a used Accord, and always verify with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
If you own a 2003-2012 Accord, there is a very high probability of at least one open Takata airbag inflator recall. Repair is free at any Honda dealer for the life of the vehicle.
Most Accord recalls in the modern era trace to two sources: Takata airbag inflators (2001-2012 model years, multiple campaigns through 19V-274) and fuel pump low-pressure pump failures (2018-2020 Denso campaign 20V-314). Outside of those, Accord-specific defects are limited to small electronics and software fixes.
| Year(s) | NHTSA # | Defect Summary | Vehicles | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2007 | 14V-353 | Takata driver-side airbag inflator can rupture, sending shrapnel into the cabin. | ~2.4M (multi-make) | Critical |
| 2008-2012 | 16V-061 | Takata passenger-side inflator phase-three expansion; second airbag inflator failure. | ~3.5M (multi-make) | Critical |
| 2013-2015 | 15V-321 | Driveshaft can corrode and separate in rust-belt states. | ~143,000 | High |
| 2013 | 13V-433 | Brake fluid leak from VSA modulator can extend stopping distance. | ~373,000 | High |
| 2016-2017 | 19V-274 | Final Takata expansion campaign; replacement of like-for-like inflators installed earlier. | ~1.6M | Critical |
| 2018-2020 | 20V-314 | Denso low-pressure fuel pump impeller can deform, causing engine stall. | ~1.4M (multi-make) | High |
| 2019 | 19V-502 | Software issue can cause incorrect speedometer reading. | ~118,000 | Medium |
| 2023 | 23V-553 | Rear seatbelt anchor may not be properly installed. | ~250,000 | Medium |
Data sourced from NHTSA recall database (nhtsa.gov/recalls). Always verify with your VIN before purchase or repair.
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Counting overlapping campaigns, well over 10 million Accords have been recalled in the U.S. since 2001. Takata inflators alone account for the vast majority.
Yes. Takata airbag remedies remain free for the life of the vehicle at any Honda dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership history.
2008-2012 model years carry the largest recall load due to two separate Takata inflator campaigns plus VSA brake and driveshaft campaigns in rust-belt states.
There is no formal NHTSA recall. Honda addressed 1.5T oil dilution via service bulletin 19-080 and a warranty extension. The 2018 fuel pump recall (20V-314) is separate.
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or owners.honda.com/recalls. Both sites show every open federal recall.
Generally no, because the repair is free. But unrepaired Takata recalls can fail safety inspections in some states and may delay dealer trade-in offers until completed.