Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 17V-418 · 2013–2016 Honda Accord
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 17V-418 covers 1,148,550 2013–2016 Honda Accord for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V418000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 276 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 30, 2012 to October 7, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.