Honda Recalls Some 2013 Accord Models Due to Driveshaft Failure

Subject vehicles were optioned with a four-cylinder engine connected to a continuously variable transmission. As for the states where they were sold, the list comprises Delaware, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Michigan, New Jersey, Minnesota, New York, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Why does the subject’s driveshaft corrode this intensely? The answer lies with the assembly lubricant, which degrades the protective coating. Without said coating, damage from road debris and corrosion from de-icing agents is far more likely. TB2720C is what the Japanese manufacturer calls the suspect driveshaft assembly lubricant.

The Accords in question were produced from July 17, 2012, to February 26, 2013, and the 2023 model year. Honda previously issued a recall for 2013 to 2015 models made between February 27, 2013, and October 1, 2014, affecting a total of 235,034 Accord sedans and coupes.

Dealers have already been instructed to inspect for corrosion and, if deemed necessary, replace one or both driveshafts at no charge to affected customers. The remedy units feature a different lubricant that does not lead to premature deterioration of the protective coating.

Owner notification letters will be mailed no later than August 11, 2025. As of this writing, it’s not clear if sufficient replacement driveshafts are in stock at Honda dealers nationwide. Concerned owners can check if their Accords are included by running the 17-character VIN on Honda’s consumer website for the US market.

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