Recall - 2013 Honda Accord - Driveshaft Facture May Occur

Vehicle Information

Model Year Start: 2013

Model Year End: 2013

Type:  Light Vehicles

Make:　Honda

Body Style:  4-Door

Model:　Accord

Powertrain:  Gas

Production Dates
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Begin: 7/17/2012

*Descriptive Information to include:
Only 4-cylinder engines with continuously variable transmission (CVT) equipped models are affected. The recall population was determined based on manufacturing and vehicle registration records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.

End: 2/26/2013

VIN Range

Begin:

☐Not Sequential VINs

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Number potentially involved - 7,110 in Canada

Defect / Noncompliance Description

Describe the defect or noncompliance:
Due to the application of an assembly lubricant that accelerated the deterioration of the drive shafts’ protective coating, de-icing agents used to maintain the roadway can accumulate and corrode the drive shaft.

Describe the safety risk:
A corroded drive shaft could break under high torque applications, disabling motive power or allowing the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake has not been set, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Describe the cause:
The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that accelerates degradation of the drive shafts’ protective coating, increasing the susceptibility to damage from road debris. This damage can allow de-icing agents to accumulate and cause corrosion.

As of June 20, 2025, Honda has received 10 warranty claims, with zero reports of injury or death related to this issue in Canada.


Identify the Remedy

Describe the defect / noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacturer’s plan for reimbursement:

Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the drive shaft for corrosion and replace the part, if determined necessary. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for reimbursement.

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to begin on 6/19/2025. Owner notification is scheduled to begin in August 2025.

Honda Canada is announcing this recall to encourage owners of affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer for repair as soon as they receive notification. Owners can also determine if their vehicles are impacted by visiting www.Honda.ca/recalls or by calling 1-888-946-6329.

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