Recall 17V418000: 2013–2016 Honda Accord

Report received

Jun 29, 2017

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

1,148,550vehicles

Model years

2013–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Honda Accord1,427 complaints
• 2014 Honda Accord982 complaints
• 2015 Honda Accord601 complaints
• 2016 Honda Accord610 complaints