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2018 Honda Accord recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
Safety recalls6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 21, 202626V332000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000
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| Dec 18, 202323V858000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
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| Mar 9, 202323V158000 | Seat belts: front buckle assemblyAn unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V158000
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| Dec 10, 202020V771000 | Electrical system: body control module softwareVarious system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V771000
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| May 28, 202020V314000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V314000
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| Sep 13, 201818V629000 | Back over prevention: sensing system cameraIf the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V629000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Accord, Accord Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component2,007
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 582 | 29 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 353 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 322 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 316 | 16 |
| Unknown or other | 275 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 268 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 177 | 9 |
| Gasoline | 175 | 9 |
| Power train | 144 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 120 | 6 |
| Steering | 69 | 3 |
| Structure | 63 | 3 |
| Air bags | 60 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 56 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 33 | 2 |
18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Accord, Accord Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Forward collision avoidance
“This has happened several times, usually on interstates, about once every few months.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“I contacted Community Honda in Lafayette, La regarding this recall and repair over 2 years ago and it has not been repaired. I was told the part was on back order and have received no communication since”
- Electrical system
“The car hesitates upon acceleration and when it “misses” enough it will flash the engine on the dashboard, and not allow any further acceleration, going into “limp mode”.”
Other Honda Accord model years
- 20224 recalls311 complaints
- 20214 recalls289 complaints
- 20206 recalls403 complaints
- 20196 recalls790 complaints
- 20186 recalls2,007 complaints
- 20173 recalls584 complaints
- 20164 recalls610 complaints
- 20156 recalls641 complaints
- 20145 recalls1,011 complaints
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2018 Honda Accord recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Accord. The most recent, 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Honda Accord recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), seat belts (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda Accord?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 582 complaints out of 2,007 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 38 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Honda Accord?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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