American Honda is extending the warranty on the SRS unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit for the SRS indicator being on with one of the following DTCs stored: ? 51-XX ? 53-XX ? U0151 ? The HDS does not communicate with the SRS unit This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state?s law.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Honda Accord lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2010 Honda Accord have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Accord | 8 |
| 2007 Accord | 7 |
| 2008 Accord | 85 |
| 2009 Accord | 19 |
| 2010 Accord (this page) | 4 |
| 2012 Accord | 3 |
| 2013 Accord | 9 |
| 2014 Accord | 10 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4s with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4 with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to either inspect or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2010 CR-Vs & Accord L4s with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)on with the DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold)stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to either inspect or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The daylight running lights on the 2008-2010 Honda accord are very bright and the signal lights are relatively dim and directly inboard of the running lights making the signal lights extremely difficult to see. The daylight running lights mask the signal light. As the daylight running lights are always on, the danger is any time during daylight hours. No fix has been offered by Honda. Permanently…
Had lighting trouble with your 2010 Honda Accord?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2010 Honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Honda/Accord.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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