2013 Honda Accord Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Honda Accord, 4% of the 1,427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 20 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2 items- was there an air bag recall? & starter push button malfunction, it doesn't start at times when pushed, it's getting worst, I'm up to over five trys and now it feels like I'd be stuck at any location. It started about two months ago. Someone on youtube claimed that there was a recall on the 2013 Accord push button starter.”
NHTSA complaint #11109654, filed 2018-07, 50,000 miles“Airbag warning light came on took it todealer after 3 hrs of dignostics they could not find what was wrong, I called Honda USA they assigned a individual to help,, ne never did anything and would call when he knew I would not be able to answer im concerned as I dont know if the airbag is faulty or the warning light absolutely no assistance from Honda”
NHTSA complaint #11001585, filed 2017-06, 60,000 miles“My 2013 Accord sport suddenly veered left on it's own and I hit a telephone pole breaking it in half. The air bags did not deploy. The car is a total loss and I am injured. I was driving in a straight line when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11416326, filed 2021-05, 89,087 miles“My airbag light is on in my 2013 Honda Accord and I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the takata recall. My car was just sitting in the drive way the next morning I came out and the airbag light was on and won't go away now.”
NHTSA complaint #11100322, filed 2018-06, 57,647 miles“My car is making this clicking sound when I turn the wheel. Honda knows this is a problem because it is on their service bulletin. My car has 46,000 miles on it so I would have to pay out of pocket for a problem with the car known by Honda! I think this is a load of crap.”
NHTSA complaint #10810659, filed 2015-12, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142443Jun 15, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10100622Oct 16, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal…
- 10106754Sep 25, 2015"engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the…
- 10100685Sep 17, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm)is investigating certain 2013-2014accords & 2013civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal failure…
- 10107181Jul 29, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal…
- 10108256May 21, 2015A rubbing or groaning is heard from the drivers front airbag module while turning the steering wheel.
- 10108715Apr 2, 2015Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Accords with a customer reporting a pronounced clicking or popping noise coming…
- 10108726Mar 21, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Accords with a customer reporting a pronounced clicking or popping noise coming from the driver's airbag…
- 10108787Mar 6, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 Accords with a customer reporting a pronounced clicking or popping noise coming from the driver's airbag…
- 10057483Mar 6, 2015Honda: some vehicles are experiencing noise, while turning steering wheel, from the driver's airbag area, like a popping or clicking sound. Model 2013-14 accord.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 15 | 6% |
| 2020 | 36 | 10% |
| 2019 | 32 | 5% |
| 2018 | 60 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 23 | 4% |
| 2014 | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 56 | 15% |
| 2011 | 115 | 39% |
| 2010 | 134 | 23% |
| 2009 | 144 | 20% |
| 2008 | 379 | 25% |
| 2007 | 160 | 31% |
| 2006 | 130 | 30% |
| 2005 | 209 | 32% |
| 2004 | 251 | 25% |
| 2003 | 318 | 16% |
| 2002 | 273 | 26% |
| 2001 | 407 | 44% |
| 2000 | 454 | 38% |
| 1999 | 74 | 7% |
| 1998 | 79 | 7% |
| 1997 | 113 | 25% |
| 1996 | 109 | 23% |
| 1995 | 211 | 39% |
| 1994 | 46 | 12% |
| 1993 | 34 | 18% |
| 1992 | 34 | 17% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Accord
499 complaintsElectrical system
417 complaintsEngine
179 complaintsOther or unknown
123 complaintsBrakes
118 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsSeats
47 complaintsForward collision avoidance
46 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsElectronic stability control
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology