2018 Honda Accord forward collision avoidance problems
326 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Honda Accord — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) stopped emitting sound for no apparent reason. On June 2nd, I took it to Honda service center, they said the speaker behind the front bumper needed to be replaced. I paid $699.56, only to discover that the AVAS still didn't work. I took it back, they said…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“There are 13 alerts showing on the instrument panel for various systems not functioning, along with accompanying yellow dash lights such as tire pressure, ABS, brake system, traction control, ACC, and LKAS. Systems not available include, ABS system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle or…
A26-091 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)…
A26-091 v1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
AEBM07242026901 · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 11 | 14% |
| 2024 Accord | 22 | 17% |
| 2023 Accord | 22 | 27% |
| 2022 Accord | 57 | 26% |
| 2021 Accord | 58 | 27% |
| 2020 Accord | 95 | 28% |
| 2019 Accord | 150 | 23% |
| 2017 Accord | 34 | 6% |
| 2016 Accord | 13 | 2% |
| 2015 Accord | 21 | 4% |
| 2014 Accord | 53 | 5% |
| 2013 Accord | 44 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.