The 1991 Honda Accord has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,765,646 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1030011995-05-243,700,000 affected
Defect
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN…
SEAT BELTS93V0560001993-04-2245,958 affected
Defect
THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence
NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.
A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.
Consequence
THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS
34
3crashes3injuries
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
23
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
20
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
1crashes1injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
8
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
8
TIRES
8
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
7
3crashes5injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
1fires
Total complaints242
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The automatic seat belt on my driver side is stuck in the forward position. The passenger side belt works just fine, just not the driver side. This happened after I had my distributor replaced and when I started my car up, it wouldn't work.”
“Car died when I'm stopped and when I accelerate. Now I can't get it to start at all. The sparks are good, the fuel pump is good and it has gas in it .”
“Ntsb: 1991 honda accord: consumer states they would like an investigation to reference the safety of turn signal. *ss”
“The driver side automatic retractable seat belt restraint is currently stuck in the forward position by the window and will not retract. We have taken the car for a diagnostic check to verify that it needs replaced. The part is supposed to be covered under the lifetime seatbelt warranty but we are…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract and expand. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shoulder restraint failed and the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 honda accord. While driving at any speed, the seat belt warning sensor light illuminated with a beeping sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 honda accord. The contact stated that the seat belt buckle would not latch or retract. In addition, the buckle seat belt warning light illuminated while seat belt was buckled. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…”
“My automatic seat belt on the drivers side stopped retracting, and now the seatbelt light flashes and warning bell keeps beeping. Even when I have the seat belt fastened. I called my local honda dealer. The service department told me it was not covered under the warranty, but I have the warranty…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA94035 Opened 1994-10-27 · closed 1995-07-31
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Honda Accord as of
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