Fitment notes: Battery located in trunk area under cargo floor; AGM type required for idle-stop system
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Every control module on the 2018-2022 Honda Accord — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Integrated into transmission valve body assembly, under vehicle
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription
⚠️ Requires transmission removal or pan drop. VIN coding and adaptive value reset required. Some aftermarket tools can perform relearn but not initial programming.
Electric Power Steering Control Unit (EPS)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column assembly, under dash or integrated into steering rack (1.5T models)
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription
⚠️ Column-mounted on 2.0T, rack-mounted on 1.5T. Steering angle sensor calibration and torque sensor zero-point learning required after replacement.
📍 Engine compartment, driver side firewall area, mounted to bulkhead
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription + J2534 pass-thru
⚠️ VIN coding, immobilizer pairing, and calibration download required. Security gateway authentication mandatory. Immobilizer must be initialized with all keys present.
Climate Control Unit (CCU)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center dash, behind climate control panel
🔧 Honda HDS or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Actuator relearn required after replacement. Most aftermarket tools can perform this function.
Millimeter Wave Radar / Honda Sensing Control Unit (MWR/HSC)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind front grille, center lower bumper area
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription + alignment tool
⚠️ Radar aiming and calibration required after replacement or front-end collision. Requires Honda-specific alignment targets and procedure. Controls ACC, CMBS, LKAS.
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console area, under front seats or center tunnel
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription
⚠️ VIN coding required. All crash data stored; must be cleared or replaced after deployment. Battery disconnect mandatory during service.
Multi-View Camera System Control Unit / Front Camera (MVC/FC)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription + calibration targets
⚠️ Front camera is part of Honda Sensing; requires static calibration with targets after windshield replacement or camera replacement. Rear camera is simpler, may auto-calibrate.
Adaptive Driving Beam Control Unit (ADB)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.4 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind headlight assemblies or integrated into headlight housing
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription
⚠️ LED headlight models only. Automatic high-beam control. Aiming and calibration required after replacement.
Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit (IMOES)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console area or behind dash near steering column
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription
⚠️ All keys must be present for programming. Cryptographic pairing with PCM required. Smart entry and push-button start functions. Aftermarket key programming very limited.
Blind Spot Information Control Unit (BSI)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear bumper, driver and passenger side corners
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription
⚠️ Radar sensors integrated. Calibration required after replacement or rear-end collision.
HondaLink Telematics Control Unit (TCU)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind center dash or under passenger seat
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS subscription + HondaLink server activation
⚠️ Requires HondaLink subscription activation and server registration. VIN coding mandatory. 4G LTE module on 2018+.
Body Control Module (BCM)0.9 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver side lower dash, behind kick panel trim
🔧 Honda HDS with dealer authentication or Autel MaxiSys with AutoAuth
⚠️ Security gateway locked. Requires dealer PIN or AutoAuth subscription. Controls lighting, wipers, power windows, door locks. All customization settings lost on replacement.
Driver Information Interface / Gauge Control Module (DII/GCM)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
⚠️ VIN coding and mileage programming required. Mileage must match vehicle records; dealer verification mandatory to prevent odometer fraud.
Gateway Control Unit (GWY)0.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver side lower dash, near BCM or integrated into BCM
🔧 Honda HDS with dealer authentication
⚠️ Security gateway enforces authentication for all module programming. Replacement requires dealer-level access. May be integrated with BCM on some trim levels.
Parking Sensor Control Unit (PSU)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind rear bumper cover, center or driver side
🔧 Honda HDS or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Sensor calibration/relearn required after replacement. Most aftermarket tools can perform this.
Power Tailgate Control Unit (PTG)0.7 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Trunk/liftgate area, driver side trim panel (sedan models do not have this)
🔧 Honda HDS or aftermarket scan tool
⚠️ Not applicable to sedan models. Height adjustment and pinch protection relearn required after replacement.
Power Window Master Switch / Door Control Unit (MSPW/DCU)0.6 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.1 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver door panel, integrated into master switch assembly
🔧 Self-learn procedure (window up/down cycle)
⚠️ Auto-up/down window relearn required after replacement. Simple manual procedure, no scan tool needed.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.6 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under rear seat or in trunk area, near fuel tank
⚠️ Plug-and-play replacement. Controls fuel pump speed based on PCM commands.
Power Seat Control Unit (SCU)0.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under driver and/or passenger power seat
⚠️ Plug-and-play. Memory seat settings stored in BCM, not seat module.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 26V332000
2026-05-21
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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.
Consequence: 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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · 23V158000
2023-03-09
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Consequence: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 20V771000
2020-12-10
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Consequence: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 18V629000
2018-09-13
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
Performance
Horsepower
192hp
Torque
192lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.3sec
Quarter mile
15.6sec
Top speed
125mph
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
29mpg
Highway
35mpg
Combined
31mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
Capability & size
Towing capacity
1,000lb
Payload
850lb
Curb weight
3,267lb
EPA class
Large Cars
Wiper blades
10th generation (2018-2022). Sedan body style has no rear wiper. Driver side increased to 28 inches.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2018 Honda Accord 1.5L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.
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