Honda recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Accord 2013–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V418000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 8, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,148,550
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 27, 2013 to Aug 25, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- KG0
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags May 21, 2026
- Acura / Honda recall: Seats Jan 29, 2026
- Honda recall: Power train Jun 19, 2025
- Acura / Honda recall: Seats Nov 14, 2024
- Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 14, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Feb 1, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.