How many recalls does the 1983 Honda Accord have?

The 1983 Honda Accord has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1983 Honda Accord has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1983 Honda Accord?

Of 7 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1983 Honda Accord Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1983 Honda Accord has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 903,219 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 92V028000 1992-03-03 903,219 affected

Defect

IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. She was able to pull over to shoulder, and she noticed that left front tire tread had separated completly from rim. There were no injuries. The atlas tire company has gone out of business. *ak left fender sustained damage and was…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-10-19

“Driver developed a fuel smell which caused the vehicle to catch fire and burn to the ground.”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 1998-09-29

“While driving suddenly noticed battery light flicker and burning smell, pulled to side, found underhood fire broke out between battery and alternator wires. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1997-01-20

“When making a hard left or right turn a clunking sound was heard. Taken to certified auto mechanic and discovered that the driver's side cv joint needed to be replaced. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT · reported 1996-10-14

“Fabric on rear trunk lid disintegrated, posing possible health risk if particles become airborne.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 1996-04-12

“Seat belt release button failed. *dsh”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1983-06-01

“Rear finder on both sides are rusting out and all of these cars seam to do this”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Honda Accord as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.