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2013 Honda Accord Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 46 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord, about 3% of its 1,421 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 118,000, with 1 crash and 2 injuries reported and no related recall on file.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
46
3% of 1,421
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
118,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Dashboard warning lights for Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, ABS, and VSA illuminate together, often described as the panel lighting up all at once.
  • Owners report the VSA brake modulator failing, with internal wiring or a circuit board that becomes loose or improperly soldered, disabling ABS and traction control.
  • Some drivers say the ABS stops working during braking, producing a softer pedal feel and reduced stopping performance, in one case linked to a reported crash.
  • Loss of power steering and reduced engine power have been reported alongside the warning lights, occurring without prior notice while driving.
  • Several owners note the failure recurring after the vehicle is restarted, with the warning lights returning and staying on permanently.
  • Multiple complaints describe this as a widely known issue across 2012-2017 Accord model years that has not been addressed by a recall.

When 2013 Honda Accord collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2019, latest Feb 11, 2026.

2013 Honda Accord collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2019Jul 2021Sep 2022Aug 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2024 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20110 (0%)
  3. 20123 (1%)
  4. 201346 (3%)
  5. 201462 (6%)
  6. 201523 (4%)
  7. 201621 (3%)
  8. 201749 (9%)
  9. 2018358 (19%)
  10. 2019159 (23%)
  11. 2020104 (29%)
  12. 202162 (27%)
  13. 202262 (25%)
  14. 202323 (27%)
  15. 202425 (18%)
  16. 202513 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Honda Accord owners reported Collision Avoidance & Camera problems?
NHTSA has 46 complaints in this category for the 2013 Accord, which is 3% of the 1,421 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Accord VSA/ABS warning light issue?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras problem area on the 2013 Accord.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 118,000 miles.
Have these failures caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints on the 2013 Accord, with no fires reported.
How does 2013 compare to other Accord model years for this issue?
The 2013 Accord's 3% share is lower than years like 2018 (19%), 2019 (23%), and 2020 (29%), which show higher shares of complaints in this area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.