Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Accord.
The 2013 Honda Accord is a passenger car equipped with an engine requiring 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, specifications that outline its core mechanical requirements. For researchers, the vehicle's reliability profile is anchored by 1418 total owner complaints, 5 recalls, and a notable concentration of steering issues as the top complaint area. Contextualized within the broader 1990–2022 model complaint history—where the 2003 Accord peaked at 2013 complaints and the 2022 model hit a low of 213—the 2013 model year occupies a moderate but cautionary position, indicating that while it avoids the worst of the nameplate's historical reliability struggles, its steering concerns remain a significant factor for assessment.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 189 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3263 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Accord of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | EX-L V-6 Coupe 3.5L V6 | 5.40 sec | 13.90 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EX-L V-6 Coupe 3.5L V6 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EX-L V-6 Coupe 3.5L V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.00 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EX-L V-6 Coupe 3.5L V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.00 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EX-L V-6 Sedan 3.5L V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.10 sec | 278 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | EX Coupe 2.4L I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 185 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | Sport Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | Sport Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 189 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.7-3.9 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11MM |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | CVT: 720, MT: 780 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 650, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 8, Not adjutstable degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .94-1.05 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 35 - Canada and California |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 440 - Canada and California cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Brake Application | WITH AKEBONO CALIPER / WITH FN3 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Brake Application | WITH AKEBONO CALIPER / WITH FN3 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs, Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees - With new bolt or crankshaft: step 1: torque to 130 ft. lbs., step 2: remove bolt and retorque to specifications. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Accord, as the first year of its generation, exhibits a sharp spike in complaints (1,418) compared to the 2012 model (378) and subsequent years like 2014 (970) and 2015 (594), indicating early teething issues. Steering (406 complaints) and electrical system (232) dominate the problem areas, and the 5 investigations tied to this year suggest unresolved patterns, though the data does not specify root causes. Recalls are moderate at 5, but the high TSB count (162) signals that dealers were frequently addressing known issues. Across the 2013–2017 generation, complaints trend downward after 2013, making this first year the riskiest within that arc. Given the elevated complaint volume and investigation activity, the 2013 Accord is a less reliable buy than later model years of the same generation.
All 1,418 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion…
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… Remedy: 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…
Showing 5 of 162 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| APaS11292021 | 2021-11-29 | Steering | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY… |
| APaS11162021902 | 2021-11-16 | Steering | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY… |
| APaS11032021901 | 2021-11-03 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY… |
| APaS10142021 | 2021-10-14 | Steering | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY… |
| AHPa08262021 | 2021-08-26 | Steering | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.