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Honda Accord 2018–2022technical service bulletin

Bulletin A23-026 · NHTSA communication 11000139 · issued May 2, 2024

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2018–2022
model years
5
vehicle entries

Official summary

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria, resulting in the vehicle experiencing drivability concerns. This issue is most common in regions with cold weather.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.