2018 Honda Accord Technical Service Bulletins

312 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Honda Accord. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10233682Mar 31, 2023Suspension. Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED)
• 10233208Mar 14, 2023Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability concerns. This may result in the following DTC’s to set: • P0300 (Random Misfire Detected), • P0301 (No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected), • P0302 (No. 2 Cylinder Misfire Detected), • P0303 (No. 3 Cylinder Misfire Detected), • P0304 (No. 4 Cylinder Misfire Detected), • P0172 (Fuel System Too Rich)
• 10233202Mar 14, 2023Suspension, Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords and 2022 HR-V Sports with a customer complaint of a front damper noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10228193Dec 13, 2022Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Service News Article - Some customers complain that their key fobs are not working (they cannot lock, unlock, or start their vehicle), with vehicles typically towed into the dealership. After technicians attempt to reprogram / re-register the key fob(s) through HDS, the pairing is unsuccessful. A new Body Control Module (BCM) must be installed to correct this issue.
• 10227227Nov 28, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10226105Nov 2, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10225476Oct 24, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10222422Sep 30, 2022Fuel system. Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
• 10222414Sep 27, 2022Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10219531Aug 23, 2022Electrical system. Service bulletin - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. As of August 23, 2022, the Product Improvement Campaign has ended. The TCU can no longer be updated using Over The Air updates. If the customer needs to restore TCU services, the only option is to replace the TCU. This would be done as a customer pay repair.
• 10219536Aug 22, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10216913Jul 27, 2022Electrical system, Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10216882Jul 11, 2022Body and structure, Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10215483Jun 6, 2022Other or unknown, Electrical system. "Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating vehicles was extended from February 22, 2022 to August 22, 2022. As of August 23, 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported.
• 10215236Jun 2, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10213582May 31, 2022Electrical system. Service bulletin - Booming or rumbling through the speakers. ANC microphone insulating foam is damaged or folded over.
• 10213574May 17, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10213567May 10, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10213553May 6, 2022Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the automatic door lock function issues including unable to lock/unlock using the key fob, unable to lock/unlock using the door switch (driver or passenger), walkaway function inop, no audible beep when locking/unlocking, remote start inop, unable to open the door using the inner/outer door…
• 10211075May 1, 2022Suspension. Service bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty.
• 10211107Apr 19, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211077Apr 5, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords with a customer complaint of the front passenger’s window that is not going up or down. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208840Mar 4, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. ServiceNews Article - Are you hearing a booming or rumbling through the speakers? If you get a vehicle in for this, remove the covers in the headliner for the ANC microphones and check if the insulating foam is damaged or folded over as shown below. We've found this may be the reason for the noise.
• 10208404Feb 28, 2022Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) or P0172 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208093Feb 11, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords with a customer complaint of the windshield wiper inop due to detached linkage. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind.
• 10208092Feb 11, 2022Electrical system, Fuel system, Engine. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) or P0172 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10208090Feb 8, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10207789Feb 3, 2022Equipment. 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 affected vehicles to 7 years from original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird…
• 10207002Jan 25, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords with a customer complaint of the windshield wiper inop due to detached linkage. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind.
• 10206789Jan 22, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment, Fuel system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10206444Jan 6, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords with a customer complaint of the windshield wiper inop due to detached linkage. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind.
• 10206440Jan 3, 2022Fuel system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10205951Dec 23, 2021Electrical 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 the VoLTE network to continue communications.
• 10205456Dec 17, 2021Body and 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 address concerns with peeling paint around the roof seam. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage…
• 10205455Dec 17, 2021Body and 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. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10204245Dec 2, 2021Electrical 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 the Air (OTA) update to connect to the VoLTE network to continue communications. Honda strongly recommends updating your vehicle as soon as possible.
• 10203796Nov 29, 2021Fuel system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203631Nov 16, 2021Fuel system, Equipment. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10203503Nov 9, 2021Electrical 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 network service change. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.
• 10203502Nov 9, 2021Electrical 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 the VoLTE network to continue communications.
• 10202907Oct 30, 2021Fuel system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10202859Oct 26, 2021Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.
• 10202856Oct 26, 2021Body and structure, Electrical system. Service Bulletin - The rear tray rattles when the audio unit bass is turned up.
• 10202900Oct 25, 2021Brakes. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10202597Oct 21, 2021Body and structure, Electrical system. Service Bulletin - The rear tray rattles when the audio unit bass is turned up.
• 10202600Oct 20, 2021Fuel system, Electrical system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10202324Oct 13, 2021Fuel system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10202258Oct 6, 2021Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.
• 10202283Oct 5, 2021Brakes. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10202037Sep 27, 2021Electrical system. 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 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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