NHTSA Recall 17V418000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,148,550 vehicles. It affects 2013–2016 Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V418000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KG0 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | June 29, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V418000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.