# Honda Accord aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 72 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (17) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Honda Accord (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (17). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Honda Accord aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 16 | 640 | 3% | | 2016 | 11 | 614 | 2% | | 2017 | 17 | 585 | 3% | | 2018 | 14 | 2015 | 1% | | 2019 | 7 | 792 | 1% | | 2020 | 3 | 408 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 294 | 0% | | 2022 | 2 | 317 | 1% | | 2024 | 1 | 78 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Honda Accord recalls related to the aBS warning light **[23V430000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V430000)** (2022 models, reported 2023-06-15): Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Honda Accord owners report - "Brake system, ABS, and tire pressure warnings come on weekly. The Honda service can't find anything wrong with the vehicle so they are resetting the lights. There are no codes listed. Software issue? Mechanical issue? Nobody knows, even the car doesn't know." -- owner of a 2024 Honda Accord, complaint filed 2025 - "Multiple warning lights illuminated intermittently: TPMS, ABS, Traction, brake system, power steering, Uphill, and Cruise Control. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) unexpectedly triggered, and the vehicle braked without warning. The contact had no control..." -- owner of a 2022 Honda Accord, complaint filed 2026 - "This resulted in multiple safety-critical system warnings, including brake system alerts, ABS/VSA warnings, and Honda Sensing failures. The vehicle also lost acceleration and entered a reduced-power "limp mode," creating a hazardous driving situation. The dealership diagnosed the issue as water intrusion into the..." -- owner of a 2021 Honda Accord, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Accord abs light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (23V430000) covering 2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Honda Accord years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2017 and 2018 Accord model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 17 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Honda Accord with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Honda Accord has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Honda Accord warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/honda-accord): 13 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/honda-accord): 360 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/honda-accord): 422 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/honda-accord): 193 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/honda-accord): 220 complaints - [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-accord): 67 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/kia-sorento): 36 complaints ## Honda Accord - [Honda Accord specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-accord) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.