Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V297000 Reported July 8, 2013

Possible fuel tank leak

Q: What is recall 13V297000?

NHTSA recall 13V297000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 8, 2013. It addresses: Possible fuel tank leak. The recall affects approximately 1,659 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 1,659 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V297000

Manufacturer Campaign

JA9

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,659

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 8, 2013

Defect Summary

American honda motor co., inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 accord vehicles that are low-emission vehicle (lev) ii rated that were manufactured january 15, 2013, through april 5, 2013. the fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.

Safety Consequence

An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and o-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during august 2013. honda's recall number is ja9. owners may contact honda at 1-310-783-2000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 13V297000 or campaign JA9.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V297000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V297000?

NHTSA recall 13V297000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 8, 2013. It addresses: Possible fuel tank leak. The recall affects approximately 1,659 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V297000 or the manufacturer campaign number JA9. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.