Honda Accord: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,743 Honda Accord cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1977 and 2025.
In a sample of 219 cars, 61.6% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is position light not working (properly) (15.1% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 15 recalls for this model; 5.7% of registered cars still have an open recall.
3.3% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Position light not working (properly) | 15.1% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 12.8% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 10% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 8.7% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 8.7% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 6.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.8% |
| Brake imbalance on one axle too large | 3.7% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 3.2% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 2.7% |
Share of 219 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 14.2% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 9.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 8.7% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1.4% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,743 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 5.7% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.3% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1977 to 2025 |
All Honda Accord passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 187 |
| 2025-12-15 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 12 |
| 2022-05-05 | transmission and drivetrain | serious | – |
| 2020-10-01 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 9,801 |
| 2020-03-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 4,932 |
| 2019-08-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,668 |
| 2019-04-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2019-04-02 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 0 |
| 2019-03-27 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,343 |
| 2018-06-20 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 8,036 |
| 2017-11-28 | electrical system | – | 0 |
| 2017-09-11 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 8,257 |
| 2017-01-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 9,240 |
| 2015-03-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1,867 |
| 2013-07-03 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 3,249 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Honda Accord fail the APK?
In a sample of 219 cars first registered 2012–2021, 61.6% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Honda Accord?
The most common APK defects are: position light not working (properly) (15.1%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (12.8%), disc/drum brake binding (10%).
Does the Honda Accord have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 15 recalls. 5.7% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Honda models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.