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

NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Accord, accounting for 3% of the 1,421 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Honda Accord?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 13V297000 from 2013 for a fuel tank neck issue, and campaign 23V858000 from 2023 covering fuel pump module replacement across multiple Honda and Acura models including the 2013 Accord.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 30,970 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Accord.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury linked to fuel system complaints for the 2013 Accord, with 0 fires reported.

How does the 2013 Accord compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Accord had 45 fuel system complaints (3% share), lower in share than years like 2018 (471 complaints, 25% share) and 2019 (189 complaints, 27% share), based on NHTSA's year-by-year breakdown.

2013 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord, 3% of that year's 1,421 total complaints. Two related recalls exist: a 2013 fuel tank neck recall (13V297000) and a broader 2023 fuel pump module recall (23V858000). Median mileage at failure was 30,970 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 45; 3% of 1,421
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 30,970 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or loses acceleration while driving, sometimes with dashboard warning lights (check engine, low fuel, electric power steering) illuminated even with adequate fuel in the tank.
High-pressure fuel pump failures reported, with owners citing repeated pump replacements and diagnostic confirmation tying the issue to a known recall.
Owners report a fuel smell during startup or while driving, with one owner noting this at 38,000 miles despite the vehicle not matching recall VIN criteria.
Check gas cap light cycles on and off along with the malfunction indicator light shortly after fueling, described as occurring soon after purchase.
Fuel tank or fuel line hose develops a hairline crack, requiring full fuel tank replacement in at least one case.

When 2013 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 12, 2012, latest Jun 23, 2025.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jun 2025; peak Jun 2020 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord

NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA 13V297000Jul 8, 2013Fuel System1,659 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Risk: An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.

Fuel System complaints by Accord model year

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

201013 (2%)
20117 (2%)
201216 (4%)
201345 (3%)
201437 (4%)
201539 (6%)
201644 (7%)
201765 (12%)
2018471 (25%)
2019189 (27%)
202062 (17%)
202116 (7%)
202217 (7%)
20238 (9%)
202421 (15%)
20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Accord, accounting for 3% of the 1,421 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Honda Accord?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 13V297000 from 2013 for a fuel tank neck issue, and campaign 23V858000 from 2023 covering fuel pump module replacement across multiple Honda and Acura models including the 2013 Accord.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 30,970 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Accord.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury linked to fuel system complaints for the 2013 Accord, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2013 Accord compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Accord had 45 fuel system complaints (3% share), lower in share than years like 2018 (471 complaints, 25% share) and 2019 (189 complaints, 27% share), based on NHTSA's year-by-year breakdown.