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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCV1F50KA138837 · Checked Sep 13, 2026
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1HGCV1F50KA•••••• 2019 Honda ACCORD

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Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 2 Power Train 2 Electrical System 2 Visibility/wiper 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Apr 2025
The engine light has come on several times. I was told it was the battery ignition switch, then the sensor in front of the car and now they are saying it is the turbo
Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2024
There has been a Honda recall out since December 2023 for Fuel Pump Impellers on 2018-2022 model year Accord 1.5L vehicles, but they still do not have replacement parts. My car is stalling to start in the mornings and I keep getting told to wait 2-3 weeks until they have…
Unknown Or Other May 2023
I am experiencing a Honda door lock actuator malfunction. There was an awarded class action lawsuit regarding this recall in 2019. The first time I took it to Honda, but they were unable to replicate the intermittent malfunction and could not further assist me. I have shown them…
Visibility/wiper Oct 2019
Windshield seems very easily damaged by even the most minor impacts with even the smallest chip spreading very quickly
Power Train Feb 2025
I’ve had 2 readings one from Honda and one from a different mechanic shop. One reads bad fuel injectors from the mechanic shop and the other from the Honda dealership reads bad turbo. All lights on my dash board. I didn’t have any lights on before my fuel pump was replaced due…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCV1F50KA138837 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.