2018 Honda Accord electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V771000Dec 10, 2020737,233 vehicles
  BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.

  Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026NJElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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”. All the safety controls error on the message center and dashboard warnings all come on, even though it’s only the acceleration/transmission that’s affected. Not sure if it’s fuel injectors or a computer issue, but it’s absolutely dangerous upon entering a highway and hoping to not have system failures, that…

   NHTSA complaint #11769767 · source
2. Filed Oct 6, 2026NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Reporting fraudulent safety recall compliance & hazardous repair by Honda of Manhasset (Invoice #317524). 1. Recall 23V-858 (Fuel Pump): Dealership registered recall as completed & Service Manager verbally insisted it was done. However, my vehicle's continuous dashcam footage proves fuel pump replacement was NEVER performed. Faced with video evidence, the advisor admitted work wasn't done because the part was out of stock, claiming a "billing error." Invoice reprint says…

   NHTSA complaint #11769340 · source
3. Filed Oct 1, 2026OHElectrical System

   2018 Honda Accord repeated battery drain/electrical failure My 2018 Honda Accord has a recurring electrical problem. The vehicle’s battery is approximately one year old, but it has died six times within the last four weeks. Each time, the battery becomes completely discharged when the vehicle is parked and not driven for several days. A battery test dated XXX, reported: “BAD & REPLACE,” battery health 16%, state of charge 0%, voltage 4.61 V, and measured capacity 106 CCA…

   NHTSA complaint #11768238 · source
4. Filed Sep 29, 2026MDElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Dashboard lights are coming on for all systems...sometimes they go off but then come back on 2/3 days later. The lights and messages are: collison mitigation braking problem, road departure mitigation system problem, emission system problems avoid heavy acceleration and high speed, tire pressure monitoring system problem, brake system problem brake performance may be reduced, electric power steering system problems steering assist reduced , vehicle stability assist system…

   NHTSA complaint #11767755 · source
5. Filed Sep 23, 2026116,242 miSCElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights unexpectedly illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was approximately 116,242.

   NHTSA complaint #11766507 · source
6. Filed Sep 22, 2026TNElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car keeps losing power suddenly! Sometimes it has even started to stall while driving. Also the electrical menu has tons of errors and isn't working. There are several recalls on Honda Accords for the fuel pump and the vehicle assistance module but my vin doesn't show up.

   NHTSA complaint #11766240 · source
7. Filed Sep 18, 2026KYElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   this is a known issue with honda. the head gasket is blown causing all the warning lights to come up on the dash. my car has not got hot, it goes up to the H but goes right back down to normal setting. i have had my local honda dealer look at my vehicle and that is what they told me was the issue. since my car has a rebuilt title, honda won't cover the cost for the repair. i bought the car last year from an out of state small dealer with a rebuilt title. honda is being sued…

   NHTSA complaint #11765319 · source
8. Filed Sep 11, 2026NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   1>Engine failure: Around the time vehicle reached 148,000 miles on it, it blew a head gasket on cylinder 2. Coolant was in the cylinders. The vehicle would not accelerate and was misfiring. 2> Safety was affected as this occured on interstate 40 and caused the vehicle to slow to an unsafe speed. 3>Problem was confirmed by Morganton Honda- Morganton NC. 4> Check engine light.

   NHTSA complaint #11763581 · source
9. Filed Sep 5, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle dashboard lights up with multiple warnings, power loss/limp mode in traffic and while driving. Dealership said it’s a very common problem but Honda refuses to make a recall. Technician says it is most likely caused by faulty fuel pump which is already recall that caused damage to the injectors.

   NHTSA complaint #11762358 · source
10. Filed Sep 4, 2026NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    It started with multiple lights glowing on my dash. Then progressively the car felt sluggish and ultimately while driving to church in July the car cut off while I was making a turn. Some kind gentleman pushed my car helping me get out the intersection.

    NHTSA complaint #11762233 · source
11. Filed Sep 1, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Car went into limp mode and was struggling to accelerate, went and got it diagnosed and was notified that my spark plugs needed to be replaced. Car began running fine but a few months went by and the issue came back. I was told I needed my spark plugs changed again. After the third time, I went and had my car diagnosed again and was told I needed a battery for the car because it was drained. Then I got the Turbo replaced and still the issue remains. All lights on the…

    NHTSA complaint #11761198 · source
12. Filed Aug 17, 2026127,000 miKYElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle, the check engine, stabili-trak, steering, and the Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights were illuminated, with unknown messages displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and a system reset was performed, and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the battery was recently replaced. The contact retrieved the vehicle, and…

    NHTSA complaint #11757354 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology