Honda Recalls Over 65,000 Accord Vehicles in U.S. Due to Drive Shaft Corrosion Risk
Honda has announced a recall of more than 65,000 Accord vehicles from the 2013 model year in the United States. The recall addresses a potential safety defect involving corroded drive shafts that may increase the risk of a crash, particularly in salt-belt states. No injuries or fatalities have been reported so far.
Honda Recalls Over 65,000 Accord Vehicles in U.S. Due to Drive Shaft Corrosion Risk
American Honda Motor has issued a voluntary safety recall for approximately 65,115 units of the Honda Accord that were produced between Jul 17, 2012 to Feb 26, 2013 the model comes equipped with 4-cylinder engines and continuously variable transmissions (CVT) due to a defect that may cause drive shafts to corrode and break.
According to the report filled by Honda to NHTSA said, the issue stems from the use of an assembly lubricant that accelerated deterioration of the drive shaft’s protective coating. 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. 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. In salt-belt states, this damage can allow de-icing agents to accumulate and cause corrosion.
Honda began investigating the issue after receiving reports from Canada between 2022 and 2024. The company ultimately concluded on June 12, 2025, that the condition warranted a safety recall. This recall is separate from but related to an earlier campaign (20V769) involving similar components and causes.
To deal with the issue Honda has asked the owners of affected vehicles to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer, where technicians will inspect the drive shafts and replace them if corrosion is found. The recalled drive shafts will be replaced with new ones using a different assembly lubricant that does not compromise the corrosion-resistant coating.
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