2023-2024 Honda Accord Seat Fastener Recall (24V859)

Recall 24V859 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Honda Accord in recall 24V859?

The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Accord with recall 24V859?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the critical fasteners.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V859?

Recall 24V859 covers 121 vehicles: 2024 Acura Integra; 2024 Acura Integra Type S; 2023-2024 Honda Accord; 2023-2024 Honda Accord Hybrid; 2023-2024 Honda Civic; 2023-2024 Honda Civic Hatchback; 2024 Honda HR-V; 2023-2024 Honda Pilot.

NHTSA lists 121 vehicles in this campaign, built July 21, 2023 to December 20, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Accord seat fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

When was recall 24V859 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 24V859 to NHTSA on November 14, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 6, 2025.

This recall was filed 23 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 152 days. If your Accord was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Accord is part of recall 24V859?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V859 is open on your Accord, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 Accord vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Accord owners do about recall 24V859?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V859000 applies to your Accord.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Honda dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Accord owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,266 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 26 of them about the body, doors and seats.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,266 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 26 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Honda Civic: 255 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 Honda Pilot: 144 complaints in total, 11 about the body, doors and seats
• 2024 Honda Accord: 142 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid: 140 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
• 2024 Honda Civic: 124 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
• 2024 Honda Pilot: 114 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats
• 2024 Honda HR-V: 109 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
• 2023 Honda Accord: 86 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

Started the car and the system was not booting up Properly. Had to restart the car a few times for the system to boot up properly. Took 3 min to start up after restarting the car. No error codes just major lag and delay.

2023 Honda Accord owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11702062, filed November 30, 2025

The front passenger seat is very low to a point where a deployed air bag Will hit the passenger in the face, hinders ability to breathe and cause injuries to the face, I took the vehicle to our local Honda Dealer to correct the problem because the car still under manufacture warranty the dealer didn’t…

2023 Honda Accord owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11710964, filed January 14, 2026

Driver seat began to rock. Observing underneath, bolt with a t40 wide flat head fell out of the bracket that attaches the seat cushion frame to the seat frame.

2023 Honda Accord owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11743885, filed June 13, 2026

Can recall 24V859 make my Accord a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 24V859000 does not automatically make your Accord a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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