1983 Honda Accord recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. 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.
What could happen: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1983 ACCORD.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 92V028000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Summary: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS IN AREAS WHERE SALT AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE AREUSED IN SNOW AND ICE CONTROL.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1983 Honda Accord owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (2), Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2), Wheels / tires (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/27/2000 · Wheels / tires
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 REPLACED. *SLC
10/09/1999 · Body / structure
REAR FINDER ON BOTH SIDES ARE RUSTING OUT AND ALL OF THESE CARS SEAM TO DO THIS
10/01/1998 · Fuel system · fire
DRIVER DEVELOPED A FUEL SMELL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE AND BURN TO THE GROUND.
07/16/1997 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY NOTICED BATTERY LIGHT FLICKER AND BURNING SMELL, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND UNDERHOOD FIRE BROKE OUT BETWEEN BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WIRES. *AK
10/29/1996 · Body / structure
FABRIC ON REAR TRUNK LID DISINTEGRATED, POSING POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK IF PARTICLES BECOME AIRBORNE.
10/18/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
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
01/30/1996 · Seat belts
SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON FAILED. *DSH
10/05/1994 · Fuel system
FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION. (92V028) AW