1987 Honda Accord Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Honda Accord. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Honda Accord 1986–1991, Civic 1986–1991, Prelude 1986–1991 +3 more
Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then…
- Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Honda Accord 1986–1987, Prelude 1983–1987
Reported issue: If the plastic coating of the fuel filler and/or breather pipe is damaged, salt water may accumulate between the plastic coating and the steel pipes, and the accumulation could cause corrosion which would eventually rust through the affected pipes, allowing gasoline fumes and fuel to leak.
Possible consequence: Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: Honda Accord 1987–1988, Civic 1987–1988, Prelude 1988 +2 more
Reported issue: Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual.
Possible consequence: Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.
Remedy: Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages.
← All problems reported for the 1987 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.