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U0416 on HONDA ACCORD

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2018, 2014, 2020

What U0416 Means on Your HONDA ACCORD

Real HONDA ACCORD Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"2014 Honda accord, about 70,000 miles. Original owner. We had all the dashboard lights come on. VSA Modulator. Local Honda Dealer found the following. TECH FOUND CODES 123-11 VSASOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION AND Request Sub-total U0416-68 VSA BRAKE ACTUATOR MALFUNCTION."

— 2014 HONDA ACCORD owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 08/06/2025

"I am receiving a fws failure light on my dashboard. i took it to the dealer and they advised that the module that controls that system needs to be replaced at a cost of about $1800. it is my belief that honda should pay the cost to replace this module. it is not a matter of normal wear and tear."

— 2014 HONDA ACCORD owner • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • Filed 11/09/2020

"The issue first appeared during my initial test drive before purchase in 2019. The salesman stated it was a low-battery issue from the car sitting on the lot. Since then, the same problem has recurred multiple times."

— 2018 HONDA ACCORD owner • POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE • Filed 06/21/2019

"I own a 2018 Honda Accord Sport. About 2–3 months ago, the car began having repeated engine misfires (P0301), hesitation, and stalling while driving."

— 2018 HONDA ACCORD owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/01/2025

"U0416-68 invalid data received from vehicle dynamics control module event information. issue # 14 with my honda accord. please have manufacturer issue a recall for this issue."

— 2018 HONDA ACCORD owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 11/30/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U0416 on HONDA ACCORD

16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
2
2018
3
2020
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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U0416 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026