Honda Accord Diesel Recall R/2011/055: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 8,519
- vehicles in the UK
- 2011/03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Accord Diesel vehicles built between 24 March 2008 and 20 January 2011. Due to an inappropriate software setting of the Engine Control Unit the oil level in the engine may increase due to fuel dilution during the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration. The recall notice describes the fix as: rewrite the engine software and replace the engine oil and engine filter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an inappropriate software setting of the Engine Control Unit the oil level in the engine may increase due to fuel dilution during the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration. If the oil level increases too much it may prevent the engine from decelerating as intended the engine may continue to run even if the ignition is switched off. This may result in engine failure. The driver will not have any warning of this failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: Due to an inappropriate software setting of the Engine Control Unit the oil level in the engine may increase due to fuel dilution during the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration. If the oil level increases too much it may prevent the engine from decelerating as intended the engine may continue to run even if the ignition is switched off. This may result in engine failure. The driver will not have any warning of this failure. Remedy: The dealer will rewrite the engine software and replace the engine oil and engine filter.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: rewrite the engine software and replace the engine oil and engine filter. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Accord Diesel built between 24 March 2008 and 20 January 2011 may be included. Honda estimates 8,519 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code 2011/03 or the DVSA reference R/2011/055. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| CR-VPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/096 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2011/021 on 12 Apr 2011, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2011/096 on 31 Aug 2011, for power steering assistance may fail. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/055, launched 4 July 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.