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Honda Motor CO

Accord

20 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Accord is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Honda Motor CO dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

20

Honda Motor CO Accord · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. THE ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE INTO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROPELLANT COULD LEAD TO SLOW DEPLOYMENT OR INFLATOR RUPTURE

    R/2020/061 · 23 Oct 2020

    23 Oct 2020

    Defect

    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

    Remedy

    Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~42,435 vehicles affected

  2. POSSIBLE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURE

    R/2019/243 · 29 Aug 2019

    29 Aug 2019

    Defect

    Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.

    Remedy

    The inflator inside the passenger�s airbag module is to be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 17 Nov 2000 – 16 Dec 2014

    ~122,397 vehicles affected

  3. INNER PRESSURE OF THE INFLATOR MAY IRREGULARLY RISE UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT RUPTURING THE INFLATOR CONTAINER

    R/2019/125 · 29 May 2019

    29 May 2019

    Defect

    Driver air bag may not ignite correctly.

    Remedy

    Replace the drivers air bag assembly.

    Build window

    Built 10 Jul 2000 – 25 Jul 2007

    ~9 vehicles affected

  4. TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE

    R/2018/342 · 30 Jan 2019

    30 Jan 2019

    Defect

    Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 4 Feb 2010 – 20 May 2015

    ~119,827 vehicles affected

  5. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2018/029 · 23 Feb 2018

    23 Feb 2018

    Defect

    The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Build window

    Built 8 Apr 2009 – 26 Jan 2010

    ~20,298 vehicles affected

  6. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2018/029 · 23 Feb 2018

    23 Feb 2018

    Defect

    The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Build window

    Built 24 Jul 2009 – 27 Jan 2010

    ~20,298 vehicles affected

  7. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2018/029 · 23 Feb 2018

    23 Feb 2018

    Defect

    The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

    Build window

    Built 29 Jul 2009 – 27 Jan 2010

    ~20,298 vehicles affected

  8. AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2017/017 · 28 Mar 2017

    28 Mar 2017

    Defect

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jul 2008 – 4 Jan 2010

    ~22,805 vehicles affected

  9. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2015/104 · 29 Jun 2015

    29 Jun 2015

    Defect

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield or downward toward the front passenger�s foot well potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the front passenger�s airbag module with a new one.

    Build window

    Built 25 Dec 2003 – 29 Dec 2008

    ~242,653 vehicles affected

  10. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2015/043 · 16 Mar 2015

    16 Mar 2015

    Defect

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    Build window

    Built 2 Jan 2003 – 27 Dec 2003

    ~31,135 vehicles affected

  11. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2013/049 · 17 Apr 2013

    17 Apr 2013

    Defect

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    Build window

    Built 29 May 2002 – 13 May 2003

    ~60,365 vehicles affected

  12. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2013/049 · 17 Apr 2013

    17 Apr 2013

    Defect

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    Build window

    Built 22 Jul 2002 – 13 May 2003

    ~60,365 vehicles affected

  13. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2013/049 · 17 Apr 2013

    17 Apr 2013

    Defect

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    Build window

    Built 22 Oct 2002 – 13 May 2003

    ~60,365 vehicles affected

  14. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    R/2013/049 · 17 Apr 2013

    17 Apr 2013

    Defect

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jun 2002 – 12 May 2003

    ~60,365 vehicles affected

  15. ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    R/2007/061 · 5 Apr 2007

    5 Apr 2007

    Defect

    The fuel pump relay may fail which will result in either the engine not starting or stalling.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary place the fuel pump relay.

    Build window

    Built 1 May 2005 – 31 May 2005

    ~6,113 vehicles affected

  16. LACK OF PROTECTION TO THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE BOOT

    R/2004/161 · 1 Nov 2004

    1 Nov 2004

    Defect

    It has been identified that a wiring harness located in the boot is not adequately protected and is therefore susceptible to damage. Should damage occur on e or more of the electrical functions fed by that harness may be rendered inoperative.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the subject wiring harness will be protected by the fitment of a corrugated tube.

    Build window

    Built 2 Oct 2003 – 30 Jun 2004

    ~16,685 vehicles affected

  17. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MAY FAIL

    R/2004/119 · 4 Oct 2004

    4 Oct 2004

    Defect

    Due to the possibility of a transistor failure in the multiplex control system the instrument panel lights may fail.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled and the affected part replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 1998 – 1 Jul 1999

    ~2,737 vehicles affected

  18. REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT

    R/2003/077 · 16 Jul 2003

    16 Jul 2003

    Defect

    The rear seat belt may suffer poor retraction due to a broken webbing spool. A loose seat belt may not provide sufficient restraint to avoid injury in an impact.

    Remedy

    Examine all seat belts including the front ones and replace any that have damaged spools. Fit a guide clip to the seat belts where the spool is undamaged.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 1996 – 13 Jul 1998

    ~21,667 vehicles affected

  19. IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL

    R/2002/071 · 6 Aug 2002

    6 Aug 2002

    Defect

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ignition switch.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~53,175 vehicles affected

  20. POTENTIAL WIRING CHAFE SITUATION AND SHORT CIRCUIT

    R/1998/081 · 15 Mar 1999

    15 Mar 1999

    Defect

    Potential chafing of the A/C wiring harness due to inappropriate routing. This can lead to a short circuit.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the A/C wiring harness re-routed and additional protection added. If any wire insulation is worn through and the copper is exposed the harness will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Dec 1997

    ~2,358 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Honda Motor CO dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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