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1 Recalls for 2018 HONDA Accord Hybrid
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2020-12-10 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VISIBILITY/WIPER | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems” and number 111, “Rear Visibility” as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s number for this recall is X95. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2018 HONDA Accord Hybrid
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21 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 HONDA Accord Hybrid
| Date | Component | |||
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| 2020-11-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11376459 | |||
| 2020-11-10 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11373995 | |||
| 2019-05-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11205925 | |||
| 2019-04-23 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11203279 | |||
| 2019-04-23 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11203099 | |||
| 2019-04-03 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11193736 | |||
| 2019-07-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11231625 | |||
| 2019-07-03 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11229312 | |||
| 2019-06-10 |
SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11219067 | |||
| 2019-05-28 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11210348 | |||
| 2019-02-01 |
ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11173632 | |||
| 2019-01-19 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11170947 | |||
| 2019-01-14 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11169988 | |||
| 2019-01-15 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11170155 | |||
| 2019-01-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11170815 | |||
| 2019-03-27 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11191826 | |||
| 2019-03-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11183779 | |||
| 2019-02-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11180892 | |||
| 2019-02-07 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11174935 | |||
| 2018-11-09 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11150248 | |||
| 2018-10-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11140425 |
0 Investigations for 2018 HONDA Accord Hybrid
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32 Service Alerts for 2018 HONDA Accord Hybrid
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Service bulletin – There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-02-03 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Owner Notification Letter – On some 2018 Accord and Accord Hybrid models, the exterior paint around the roof seam area may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the aff Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-23 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin – In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) using the Over the Air (OTA) update is required to connect to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-17 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message – Today, December 17, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles produced by Honda Marysville Auto Plant with Still Night Pearl or Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-17 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin – This warranty extension applies only to certain 2018 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles painted B-575P Still Night Pearl or B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl paint. The exterior paint around the Accord roof seam area may peel off Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Notification Letter – On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in your vehicle must be updated using the Over Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message – Today, November 9, 2021, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Accord and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles to update the telematics control unit (TCU) software for an upcoming net Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin – In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) using the Over the Air (OTA) update is required to connect to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-10 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) or P0172 (Fu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-07-06 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Owner Notification Letter – On some 2018-20 Accord Hybrid models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. Thi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-30 | 220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin – There is a whining, squeak, or squeal type noise coming from the driver’s seat frame when adjusting the seat. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-29 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin – There is a booming or humming noise coming from the speakers while driving at highway speeds. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-03 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin – There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-11 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin – American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-28 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message – Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017-2021 Civic Type R, 2018-2021 Clarity PHEV, and 2019-2021 In Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-28 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin – American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-02-26 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accord Hybrids with a customer complaint of a noise coming from the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation Unit). The noise can be described as booming, dronin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-27 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin – There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-18 | 220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin – There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver’s or front passenger’s seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-05 | 220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin – There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver’s or front passenger’s seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-04 | 220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin – There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver’s or front passenger’s seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-02-11 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Followup Notice – Our records indicate that an EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On your 2018 Accord Hybrid, if an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed the D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-02-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Followup Notice – Our records indicate that an EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. On your 2018 Accord Hybrid, if an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed the D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-17 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin – There is a rattle/squeak coming from the HUD area while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-17 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin – There is a rattle/squeak coming from the HUD area while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-31 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin – There is a rattle/squeak coming from the HUD area while driving. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-25 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Owner notification letter – On some 2018 Accord Hybrid vehicles, if an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed the DTC P0A80 (Replace Hybrid Battery Pack) will be set. If the correct HV battery is subsequently installed, the DTC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-11 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Dealer message – Today American Honda notiï¬ed all dealers of an emissions recall on certain units of the 2018 Accord Hybrid for DTC P0A80: Replace HV Battery Pack where this code cannot be cleared. Refer to your eResponsibility report Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-14 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin – If an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed, the DTC P0A80 (Replace Hybrid Battery Pack) will be set. If the correct HV battery is subsequently installed the Permanent DTC P0A80 cannot be cleared as required a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-14 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service bulletin – If an incorrect high voltage (HV) battery is installed, the DTC P0A80 (Replace Hybrid Battery Pack) will be set. If the correct HV battery is subsequently installed the Permanent DTC P0A80 cannot be cleared as required a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-08-03 | 010000 STEERING
Service news article – To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-08-03 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service news article – To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |