2013 Honda Accord electrical system problems

The 2013 Honda Accord has 449 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

449

Electrical System complaints

24%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Accord electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V418000Electrical SystemJune 29, 2017 · 1,148,550 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

“I was involved in a accident in which my car had stalled on me in the middle of a intersection and I was hit by on coming traffic and I also got hit by a truck on my left hand side which had been just repaired by someone who was certified and pay through insurance company when I got my vehicle back…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 13, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA has 449 complaints about the 2013 Honda Accord electrical system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 17V418000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.