# Honda Accord traction control light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 67 - **Most complaints:** 2018 (18) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 67 owner complaints about the traction control light on the Honda Accord (2015-2026 models), most for the **2018** model year (18). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. ## Honda Accord traction control light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the traction control light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 13 | 640 | 2% | | 2016 | 10 | 614 | 2% | | 2017 | 7 | 585 | 1% | | 2018 | 18 | 2015 | 1% | | 2019 | 10 | 792 | 1% | | 2020 | 3 | 408 | 1% | | 2021 | 2 | 294 | 1% | | 2022 | 1 | 317 | 0% | | 2023 | 3 | 144 | 2% | 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 traction control 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 - "It also showed tire warnings, and traction control warnings. I believe acceleration was greatly reduced. Pulled over. Turned car off and on, and most of the errors cleared, except a brake warning. I drove 5 minutes home. Power cycled again, and the brake warning disappeared. I put a code reader on it, and it showed..." -- owner of a 2023 Honda Accord, complaint filed 2024 - "2022 Honda Accord is experiencing a "traction control" light turning on randomly. Following that, multiple indicators turn on which disable the functions of economy, cruise control, and other features. When the traction warning is flashing, the vehicle makes an electrical sound." -- owner of a 2022 Honda Accord, complaint filed 2024 - "I am particularly concerned because the dashboard warnings involve vehicle systems that may affect braking, steering, stability control, driver-assistance features, and other safety functions. When numerous safety warnings illuminate at the same time, I have no reliable way of knowing which vehicle systems are..." -- 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 traction control light means A flashing traction control light is normal: it means the system is cutting power or braking a wheel to stop it from spinning on a slippery surface. A light that stays on means traction or stability control is turned off or has a fault, often a wheel speed sensor that also triggers the ABS light. The car drives normally, but it is easier to skid. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **System switched off** (common) 2. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (common) 3. **Engine fault disabling the system** (common) 4. **Steering angle sensor needs calibration** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Traction control light](/warning-lights/traction-control). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Honda Accord traction control 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 traction control light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2018 Accord model years have the most complaints mentioning the traction control light, with 18 for 2018. 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 traction control light on? Drive to a shop this week. Yes, a car with a steady traction control light is safe to drive with extra care, since your normal brakes and steering still work. Slow down in rain, snow or ice, and get it checked soon if the ABS or red brake light is also on. ### 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 - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [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 on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ram-1500): 372 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-silverado): 337 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-wrangler): 247 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/gmc-sierra): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-traverse): 133 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-grand-cherokee): 132 complaints - [Chevrolet Colorado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-colorado): 128 complaints - [Chevrolet Malibu](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-malibu): 110 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-cherokee): 92 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-explorer): 81 complaints ## Honda Accord - [Honda Accord specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-accord) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/honda-accord Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.