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Honda Accord warranty claim denied?

1,129 manufacturer communications on file 51 warranty extensions / campaigns 1986–2024 model years covered

If Honda or your dealer just denied your warranty claim on your Accord, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with NHTSA whenever they identify recurring problems, and for the Accord (model years 1986–2024), Honda has filed 1,129 such communications, including 51 warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues like airbag inflators, roof-seam paint peeling, A/C condenser leaks, and daytime running light damage. These documents show that American Honda has repeatedly acknowledged defects and extended coverage for specific components, sometimes years after the original warranty period ended.

A denial at the dealer level often reflects a first-pass review, not a final determination of your vehicle's eligibility. When a claim is challenged with the right documentation, including reference to these manufacturer bulletins, the outcome can change. Every situation is different, and we can't promise a specific result, but understanding what Honda has already documented about your model is a useful first step. A free assessment can help you see whether your denied claim lines up with any known issues and what your realistic options are from here.

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What Honda has documented for the Accord

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2022-05-03 · A20-015 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2022-02-03 · ONL6P502032022 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2018 Accord and Accord Hybrid models, the exterior paint around the roof seam area may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Amer...
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2021-12-17 · A21-087 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This warranty extension applies only to certain 2018 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles painted B-575P Still Night Pearl or B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl paint. The...
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2021-12-17 · ABOM12172021 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Today, December 17, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles produced by Honda Marysville Auto Pl...
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2021-07-06 · ONLJ9T07062021 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2018-20 Accord models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from th...
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2021-05-28 · A21-018 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only c...
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2021-05-28 · ABOM05282021 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017...
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2020-07-17 · A19-042 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American...
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2020-03-10 · A20-009 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-010 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-03-10 · A20-016 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2019-12-09 · ARPO12092019 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Effective immediately, we will begin collecting the headlights listed on the Service Bulletin A19-042, Warranty Extension: Daytime Running Lights LEDs.
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2019-10-21 · AAW10212019 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within...
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2019-10-14 · ONL6R710142019 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2014-15 Accord, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending th...
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2019-09-26 · A19-068 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-15 Accord vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass...
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2019-08-29 · ABOM08292019901 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Today, August 29, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-15 Accord vehicles with Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to address client conc...
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2019-08-13 · 19-003-1 Warranty extension
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
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2019-06-10 · ONL6H106102019 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working....
Official NHTSA document →
2019-04-10 · ABOM04102019 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Today, April 10, 2019, American Honda is announcing a Warranty Extension for certain 2016-17 Accord vehicles to address a concern in which the daytime running ligh...
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2019-01-18 · A19-002 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-12-20 · A13-078 Warranty extension
"Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., In...
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2018-12-19 · A12-087 Warranty extension
"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2008-11 Accord L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000...
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2018-09-28 · A15-056 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on all electric power steering torque sensors to 13 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage li...
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2018-09-28 · ABOM09282018901 Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, American Honda is announcing a product update campaign and warranty extension affecting 28,934 model year 2013-2014 Accord, Accord Hybrid and Accord Plug-in...
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2018-06-15 · A18-060 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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Common questions

Why was my Honda Accord warranty claim denied if Honda has issued bulletins about similar problems?
Dealers often make an initial determination based on a quick inspection, which doesn't always account for manufacturer service bulletins or warranty extensions on file with NHTSA. If your issue matches a documented condition, such as an A/C condenser leak or paint defect, that information may not have been fully considered during your visit, which is why a documentation-based review can be worthwhile.
Can I still get coverage if my Accord's warranty extension period has expired?
It depends on the specific extension terms, which vary by component, model year, and mileage. Some Honda warranty extensions cover parts for a set number of years or miles regardless of the original warranty, so it's worth checking whether your vehicle's age and mileage still fall within any published extension window before assuming coverage has lapsed.
What documentation helps when disputing a denied Honda warranty claim?
Useful records typically include your service and repair history, the dealer's written denial reason, photos of the defect if applicable, and any relevant Honda service bulletins or owner notification letters covering your model year and issue. Organizing these materials before requesting a second review can make it clearer whether your claim aligns with a known, documented condition.
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