2018 Honda Accord Problems and Recalls (1,995 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2018 Honda Accord is Engine (18% of 1,995 owner reports). There are 6 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,995 complaints · 6 recalls

What problems show up on the 2018 Honda Accord?

361 of 1,995 filings named Engine (18% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Fuel system (340 reports).

There are 6 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Rear camera / backup safety, Fuel system, Seat belts, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2017 has 574 reports on file; this year has 1,995. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2018 Honda Accord

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 6 campaigns on file below.
  2. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  3. Fuel system. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly.
  4. Automatic braking / collision warning. Ask whether the warning lights stay off and whether related recalls were done.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Engine. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Engine 361 complaints · 18.1% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 38
  • Fires 5
  • Injuries 41
  • Deaths 0
All Honda Accord years →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Engine (ENGINE) appears in 361 of 1,995 owner complaints (18.1%) in this vehicle snapshot. Engine (ENGINE): 361 complaints, 18.1% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 2 crash reports 3 fire reports 361 · 18.1% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 340 complaints, 17.0% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 340 · 17.0% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 290 complaints, 14.5% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 5 crash reports 290 · 14.5% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 138 complaints, 6.9% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 6 crash reports 1 fire reports 138 · 6.9% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 115 complaints, 5.8% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 115 · 5.8% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 99 complaints, 5.0% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 99 · 5.0% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 75 complaints, 3.8% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 7 crash reports 1 fire reports 75 · 3.8% Steering (STEERING): 52 complaints, 2.6% of reports Steering (STEERING) 1 crash reports 52 · 2.6% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 45 complaints, 2.3% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 2 crash reports 45 · 2.3% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 841 complaints, 42.2% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 15 crash reports 841 · 42.2% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Engine (ENGINE) 361 18.1% 2 crashes · 3 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 340 17.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 290 14.5% 5 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 138 6.9% 6 crashes · 1 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 115 5.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 99 5.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 75 3.8% 7 crashes · 1 fires
Steering (STEERING) 52 2.6% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 45 2.3% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 841 42.2% 15 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Sep 2018. 2017-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q1: 21 owner reports 21 2018-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2018-Q3: 39 owner reports 39 2018-Q4: 54 owner reports 54 2019-Q1: 59 owner reports 59 2019-Q2: 51 owner reports 51 2019-Q3: 41 owner reports 41 2019-Q4: 34 owner reports 34 2020-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2020-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2020-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2020-Q4: 70 owner reports 70 2021-Q1: 36 owner reports 36 2021-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2021-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2021-Q4: 46 owner reports 46 2022-Q1: 76 owner reports 76 2022-Q2: 42 owner reports 42 2022-Q3: 52 owner reports 52 2022-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2023-Q1: 49 owner reports 49 2023-Q2: 40 owner reports 40 2023-Q3: 52 owner reports 52 2023-Q4: 44 owner reports 44 2024-Q1: 79 owner reports 79 2024-Q2: 119 owner reports 119 2024-Q3: 73 owner reports 73 2024-Q4: 100 owner reports 100 2025-Q1: 87 owner reports 87 2025-Q2: 56 owner reports 56 2025-Q3: 115 owner reports 115 2025-Q4: 88 owner reports 88 2026-Q1: 82 owner reports 82 2026-Q2: 104 owner reports 104 2026-Q3: 107 owner reports 107 2026-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 Owner reports Oct 2017 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 18V629000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V629000 Recall campaign 20V314000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V314000 Recall campaign 20V771000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V771000 Recall campaign 23V158000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V158000 Recall campaign 23V858000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V858000 Recall campaign 26V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V332000 Investigation PE22003 ● Investigation PE22003 Investigation PE22003 ● Investigation PE22003 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005 Investigation EA24002 ● Investigation EA24002 Investigation EA24002 ● Investigation EA24002
  • Campaign 20V314000 was reported 835 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V771000 was reported 764 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V158000 was reported 817 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V858000 was reported 2,134 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V332000 was reported 3,125 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q4 Owner reports 3
2018-Q1 Owner reports 21
2018-Q2 Owner reports 16
2018-Q3 Owner reports 39
2018-Q4 Owner reports 54
2019-Q1 Owner reports 59
2019-Q2 Owner reports 51
2019-Q3 Owner reports 41
2019-Q4 Owner reports 34
2020-Q1 Owner reports 26
2020-Q2 Owner reports 17
2020-Q3 Owner reports 24
2020-Q4 Owner reports 70
2021-Q1 Owner reports 36
2021-Q2 Owner reports 35
2021-Q3 Owner reports 23
2021-Q4 Owner reports 46
2022-Q1 Owner reports 76
2022-Q2 Owner reports 42
2022-Q3 Owner reports 52
2022-Q4 Owner reports 27
2023-Q1 Owner reports 49
2023-Q2 Owner reports 40
2023-Q3 Owner reports 52
2023-Q4 Owner reports 44
2024-Q1 Owner reports 79
2024-Q2 Owner reports 119
2024-Q3 Owner reports 73
2024-Q4 Owner reports 100
2025-Q1 Owner reports 87
2025-Q2 Owner reports 56
2025-Q3 Owner reports 115
2025-Q4 Owner reports 88
2026-Q1 Owner reports 82
2026-Q2 Owner reports 104
2026-Q3 Owner reports 107
2026-Q4 Owner reports 8
Recall campaign 1 18V629000
Recall campaign 1 20V314000
Recall campaign 1 20V771000
Recall campaign 1 23V158000
Recall campaign 1 23V858000
Recall campaign 1 26V332000
Defect investigation 1 PE22003
Defect investigation 1 PE22003
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
Defect investigation 1 EA24002
Defect investigation 1 EA24002
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (6)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Rear camera / backup safety, Fuel system, Seat belts, and Airbags.

  1. Recall campaign 18V629000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 20V314000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 20V771000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 23V158000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 23V858000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 26V332000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 7 of 1,995 complaints · page 1 of 80
2026-10-08Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11769904
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I contacted Community Honda in Lafayette, La regarding this recall and repair over 2 years ago and it has not been repaired. I was told the part was on back order and have received no communication since
2026-10-07Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11769767
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 result in limp mode. I’ve been carrying a 10 mm socket for disconnecting the battery and rebooting the system, when needed. It only helps for a short while.
2026-10-06Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11769340
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 "RECALL NOT PERFORMED, PART NOT IN STOCK" yet they initially processed it, leaving an immediate engine stall risk. 2. Software Campaign & Radar Failure (Service Bulletin 21-068): Dealership performed mandatory Honda Sensing update for Millimeter Wave Radar, wiping old calibration parameters. Per Bulletin 21-068 (Pg 3), the repair is NOT complete until the radar is re-calibrated & the warning light disappears. Instead of performing the radar aiming, the technician left safety systems locked with DTC P2583-76. I authorized a $215 diagnostic fee, but despite having the scanner connected during the update, the technician failed to follow Honda's official troubleshooting protocol to resolve the code and finish the calibration, returning the vehicle with disabled emergency braking features. 3. False Physical Diagnosis: Staff verbally claimed the radar bracket was "bent" to blame a prior impact. Challenged for physical proof, they admitted performing NO physical inspection, stating they "assumed" it was bent solely because the scanner showed P2583-76. This is a blatant lie to cover up their failure to follow factory troubleshooting workflow for this specific DTC, which dictates aiming the radar, not fabricating physical damage to justify leaving the safety repair incomplete.
2026-10-06Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11769208
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The car was rough upon idle one day and all the lights came on and systems went down I was bout to drive to a place where the code was read that’s when I first discovered this was a known issue which this model. Head gaket
2026-10-05Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11769157
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on several occasions at start-up several unknown warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer cleared the warning lights and the contact stated that during the failure the safety features disengaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated, and the warning lights were cleared. However, shortly after leaving the dealer the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
2026-10-05Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11769103
CrashFireInjuryDeath
In May of 2024, We got a recall letter for an inoperable fuel pump from Honda Automobile Division, & we did not get a replacement. They were short on supply, & those who experienced symptoms as engine light and may have rough engine starts were the priorities. We didn’t get a follow up after 60 days when we received the letter. Now my 2018 Accord has an engine light on, and the car starts up roughly.
2026-10-01LANE DEPARTUREUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11768417
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The car ACC turns orange, you can’t control your speed, the car starts to slow down like it’s losing power. I got a new battery. Still will cut off during drive and you can’t accelerate. This could cause a major accident. I was turning into a parking lot and lost power. Had to cut the engine off, and hurry up and restart it just to get out the way.

Honda Accord Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2018 Honda Accord?

Owners named Engine most often — 361 of 1,995 reports (18%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Rear camera / backup safety, Fuel system, Seat belts, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2018 Honda Accord?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
Estimate unavailable

EPA fuel-economy data is unavailable for this vehicle.

No estimate is shown when required EPA values are unavailable.

 Open Ownership Cost Calculator →

Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-14. YearTell is not a government agency.

Read our complete data methodology → Sources