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Service bulletins for the 2016 Honda Accord

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

173 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A180702018-09-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were installed during postmanufacturing repairs that required replacement of the underlying part. This will cause the vehicle to be non-compliant with emissions regulations.
A180452018-09-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver's or the front passenger's window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim.
ATS 1806022018-07-16. Service bulletin. TIRES; TIRES:BEAD. Tech line summary article - Tech Line has been getting calls about a rubbing noise while driving at low speed. We're working with our field engineers to understand the issue and are in the process of calling in parts.
A18-0242018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Service bulletin - The clock resets, and the navigation shows the vehicle in the wrong location. The navigation unit is faulty.
A18010F2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
A17-0172018-03-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder
A17-0182018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
A17-0172018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
AVE021420189012018-02-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
A18010F2018-01-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
A17-0172018-01-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder
APaS112720179062017-12-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
APaS110120179012017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A17-0472017-11-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Service bulletin - When adjusting the height or tilt, the driver?s side power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly when doing it. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.
A17-0632017-09-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
ATS1610032017-09-27. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine cranks, but it won?t start. ? The engine starts, then it stops. ? The instrument panel is blank. ? The rearview mirror won?t automatically dim. We?re aware of these issues, and we currently have them under investigation.
A16-0022017-08-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Service bulletin - The starter grinds or spins at startup. The clearance between the starter motor gear and the torque converter ring gear is not optimal.
ATS1607172017-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
A15060D2017-08-25. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
ATS1702072017-07-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Tech line summary article - The App Installer icon, listed under App List on the Display Audio screen, has drawn a few questions from curious customers. This icon is meant for future apps that may be developed. At this time, however, there are none available or any plans to develop them.
ATS1702032017-07-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Tech line summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won't connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. ? A Device not found or Device not compatible message appears. ? Control of the feature is erratic.
ATS1702022017-07-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Tech line summary article - If a customer can't hear the navigation voice when using Apple Maps with Apple CarPlay, an adjustment to the navigation voice volume on the customer?s phone should take care of it. This is something the service advisor can handle right on the service drive, so unless this doesn't work, there's nothing a service tech needs to do.
APaS052220179012017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. To properly diagnose AWD differential leak, it is always a good idea to trace the leak to the highest point. For example, a loose or damage fluid pressure sensor can appear to be an axle seal leak because the leak can drain down on the axle seal. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a DVD or thumb drive.
A16-0592017-07-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Service bulletin - There is a problem with the audio unit software, which may lead to one or more of the following symptoms: ? Double pairing renders Bluetooth® inoperative. ? The second letter does not appear when typing in the browser. ? When the talk button is pressed, an abnormal sound is emitted. ? Remote start will cause the audio unit to boot up. ? XM channel display information will be mismatched between screens. ? The screen is blank. ? The audio unit reboots. ? Navigation location accuracy improvements. ? Information missing (blank) on displays. ? The audio unit freezes or locks. ? The Trip A fuel history is missing. ? There is no sound from the audio unit. ? The artist information is missing on the upper display. ? The presets are missing. ? There is no sound after driving for several minutes. ? There is bad voice recognition at voice prompt.
ATS1702032017-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Techline summary article - You may get a customer with any of these Apple CarPlay or Android Auto concerns: ? The phone won?t connect to the feature. ? The feature disconnects. ? A Device not found or Device not compatible message appears. ? Control of the feature is erratic. If so, there are some steps the service advisor can take right on the service drive that just might fix things.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.