2006 Honda Accord Recalls
What To Do If Your Accord Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Honda, so if you own a 2006 Accord take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Honda to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.
Recent 2006 Accord Recalls
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 cr-V, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.
Consequence: This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V395000 »
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, P/nos. 317-1131L-as, 317-1131R-as, 317-1131L-us, and 317-1131R-us, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production a slight distortion of the bezel changed the luminous intensity of the turn signal. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on May 17, 2007. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E031000 »
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: Certain tyc headlamp assemblies P/ns 20-6361-00 and 20-6362-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2003-2006 Honda Accord passenger vehicles. The photmetric were misaligned which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence: Misalignment of the lights deminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on January 26, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E004000 »
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
Consequence: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on August 2, 2006. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009, Acura at 1-800-382-2238 or Honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V270000 »
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E064000 »
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »
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TIRES:BEAD Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the tires could have been damaged when the tires were mounted on the wheels. In certain circumstances, the bead area of the tire may have been damaged.
Consequence: If the bead sealing area is damaged, loss of air could occur while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove all four tires and inspect them for bead area damage. If there is damage, a new tire will be installed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V536000 »
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall for 2006 Honda Accord
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.
Consequence: If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. The recall began on November 7, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 and Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V510000 »