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2013 Honda Accord: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 1,432 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

6recalls
1,432complaints
67crashes reported
9fires reported
59injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering501 · 35%
  • Electrical System412 · 29%
  • Engine179 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other120 · 8%
  • Power Train110 · 8%
  • Service Brakes108 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control50 · 3%
  • Seats47 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance44 · 3%
  • Air Bags39 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2013 honda accord. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was an independent dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. it was later discovered after checking the carfax report that the mileage was 224,000.

Steering,Unknown Or Other

Honda of nanuet declined to fix the recall issue on my 2013 honda accord sport. a recall in regards to "a corroded drive shaft could break under high torque applications" they did not notify me of the issue until after the expiration date of the time standard for the recall notice. i took the vehicle into the service center to fix the recall. they stated they would not work on the vehicle unless they were authorized

Steering,Electrical System

The contact's spouse owns a 2013 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel turned to the left independently and failed to remain straight. the contact stated that while turning the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with charging system failure and determined

Suspension,Electrical System,Engine

Diagnostic trouble code 81-20 internal circuit failure. cleared dtc. road test vehicle, 81-20 dtc return replace vsa modulator w/brake flush, starter motor intermittently seizing up, front engine mount leaking, both front sway bar end links leaking grease, valve cover gasket leaking. high mileage and no history. recommend valve adjustment, sparkplugs and valve cover gasket, right engine mount worn, vtc actuator faul

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ACCORD, ACCORD CROSSTOUR. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.