Hello, The ABS and Traction Control lights of my car came on a few weeks ago. I took it to the dealer and they did a diagnostics and they said it is a faulty/bad ABS (VSA) module (computer). Thee car has fairly low mileage and I did not expect the car to have any serious safety issue at around 65000 miles. The dealer told me the part costs about $1500 and the labor is $600. It is too much for me too afford and it is a safety issues at the same time. When I did a bit of online research I saw it is a popular issue for Honda owners and a lot of them complain and suffer about it. It reveals that Honda has a design flaw with any ABS/VSA module. apparently the module is not designed to tolerate the operating condition of the car (vibration, temperature...) and it gets faulty after a few years or some thousand miles. It is very popular. I could provide evidence of it based on my online research. Some Honda owners apparently try to reset the computer and turn of the light (mask the issue) since it is very costly to replace the part but they do not understand the safety impact it has on the passengers. Apparently Honda is ware of its design flaw too but because of the large cost of this module tries to deny or hide it. If you do online research on Honda accord or civic (all accord and civic after 2011, 2012) ABS or VSA module/modulator issues you will see bunch of it. It is a popular issue which needs a bigger action. Since it is safety and it is Honda's design flaw I wanted to report it to you. Please investigate this safety issue further. It might end up being a recall due to safety and since some owners ignore or reset it due to the very high cost. Please help. It is very costly to fix it as you see and I do not want to pay since the vehicles is fairly low millage and it is a Honda's design flaw. You don't see this issue on Internet with Toyotas or Nissans.
2014 Honda Accord driver assistance complaints
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My vehicle is not starting consistently, seems like a starter issue
LDW, FCW, brake, ABS, etc. lights flashing. After much research it appears this is a known problem that affects thousands of Honda vehicles. I have found that the VSA Module is responsible- the solenoid is bad. This part needs to be replaced but is on back order with an unknown date when it will be available. Honda has been aware of this problem for many years!! This is a safety issue and is unsafe to operate this vehicle. As there are no replacements available there is no other option but to drive it as I need my car. If an accident occurs due to this part malfunctioning it will be Hondas responsibility due to the fact that they have known this is a problem and that there are no replacements available!!
Antilock Brake System modulator failure. Malfunction lights showed Forward Collision Warning System Failure, Antiskid malfunction, FCW and LDW lights illuminated. DTC Code 81-19. THis problem occurred over 2 week period. Dealer replaced ABS modulator.
The rear view camera turns Black when put in reverse.
During normal operation of the vehicle several indicating lights suddenly illuminated on the cluster...etc. steering, FCW, LDW, ABS, traction control and the verbiage " FCW FAILED". With the ABS unit not functioning properly the vehicle may, can and will skid uncontrollably under emergency braking, especially during inclement weather conditions. The same can be said for the traction control under acceleration, or normal driving depending on the road condition. With the FCW, and LDW not functioning the risk of a rear, or side collision is greatly increased again, pending the weather condition. As for the steering I am clueless as to the implications it may have, especially that this vehicle is equipped with electronically assisted steering. This vehicle was taken into the local Honda dealer to be looked at after the several attempts to clear codes. First by shutting the vehicle the off and restarting it several times and disconnecting the battery for extended period of time more than once. The dealer ran a diagnostic check, which they conclude that the VSA/ABS modulator needs to replace because of "81-20 ABS CPU internal circuit malfunction, 61-11 VSA modulator control unit power source circuit low voltage: repair will require new VSA Modulator" The vehicle has been taken into the HONDA dealer for inspection (see above statement). It has not been inspected by the police or by the insurance. NO! there were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms to indicate a possible malfunction of the system. This issue first appeared on the 6 July 2022. After doing several independent research about this failure, associated fix and cost to repair. I realized that this is a major issue affecting this make, model, trim, and year. It also extends to these manufacture's other models, trims, and years prior to and after. A Simple search of 2014 Accord "FCW FAILED" will highlight the broad scope of this issue.
The dealer says that there is NO problem because they can not replicate it while there but it but the problem has not gone away my rear view camera and my side camera do not work
Automatic Breaking System activated upon approaching overhead signs and metal type overpasses. This caused the vehicle to reduce speed significantly on highways and toll roads. Issue not inspected or confirmed by any garage or dealer as it’s random and hard to duplicate. Brake warning and collision lights activate upon false detection. Issue has been occurring randomly since we purchased vehicle. Dealer identified no recall for system issue.
A strange thing occurred while I was dropping my grandchildren to school on 3/30/22 at 8:45 AM. After dropping off the kids, as I started the car in the car drop off lane, there was no acceleration despite me hitting the accelerator, the car would not accelerate, and cars exiting the school parking lot backed up behind my car. Suddenly, the car accelerated in an uncontrolled manner on its own, brakes did not work, and all warning lights on the side of the dashboard came on. I steered the car towards an empty area and was ready to crash it into an obstacle to bring it to a stop. I tried to put the car in park but despite putting it in park, the car continued its acceleration forward. I also tried to turn off the car by hitting the start/stop button but the car would not turn off. The car accelerated uncontrollably for at least 0.3 miles. After this uncontrolled and automatic acceleration, the car came to a stop. I had the car towed to the Honda dealership. Honda dealership advisor told me that there was no recall on this model. However, a quick search on car message boards shows that this phenomenon of sudden and uncontrolled acceleration has been reported on 2014, and 2015 and 2016 Honda Accord model year cars as well. Fortunately, no children or their parents in the school were injured this time.  I hope you will direct the Honda dealership to identify and fix the problem. I am afraid to drive the car without understanding the reason for this frightening experience. Dealership address is 675 State Avenue Emmaus PA 18049 Phone number 610‑965‑1365 Associate who is helping me is Michael Paxos
It stated forward collision warning failed, all lights popped up.
dashboard lights like pinball game intermitemly includes abs, traction control, fcw, ldw, low tire warning, brakes and steering. dealer found vsa solenoid valve failing, pcm malfunction, modulator control circuit voltage low. need to replace vsa assembly for $2000.00 this valve controls all major safety systems. honda forums finds multiple failures of this . codes set include 121-1, 61-11, and 83-11. failed part still on car. took honda customer service to confirm that would cover repair. car is driveable without safety systems but how safe.
Inexplicably and randomly, the FCW comes on the 2014 Honda Accord Ex-L. It is accompanied by most the other lights in the dashboard coming on (ex. lane departure, anti lock brakes, power steering, Traction control. When you turn car off and wait, the system seems to fix itself and all is fine until it recurs. It's very scary. My mechanic diagnosed and spoke to Honda who advised replacement of Honda ABS Control Module/Modulator Assembly. This is a very expensive part (approx. $1300) and unavailable at Honda. The concern is the safety situation plus the fact that this is a wide problem impacting so many other customers. I came upon this Honda forum where so many customers are having an identical problem to mine: https://www.driveaccord.net/threads/fcw-system-failure-message.77644/page-11#post-6861865 I'm requesting that this issue be investigated and Honda issue a recall and help customers such as me mitigate this problem. My son drives this car and I'm scared for him as safety features are disable when the electrical problem happens and then it fixes itself until the next time. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
VSA Solenoid Valve Malfunction, VSA Modulator Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG) Low Voltage, Low Tire Pressure. ABS-121-11, power steering -85-01 Air Conditioning module -B 1241 4 smart entry ECU codes- B12D0-IG1a power output malfunction B12D-IG1b and B12d0-power output malfunction B12D3 IG latch circuit(keep hold circuit) malfunction FCW System
A sensor in the ABS module has failed, and has caused FCW, LDW, ABS, TCS to all not work. Honda wants me to replace the module, but says the parts on back order for forseeable future and that they can’t do anything for me. How can 1 part cause the failure of so many safety systems? How can they not stock this important repair part? Everytime I drive, my safety and the safety of those around me is compromised, and Honda’s solution given to me from the dealer was to call back in 3 months to check if the part can be ordered. (And then pay $2000 to have it installed)
The forward collision warning system failed is lit up on the dash as well as ABS and other warning lights. I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he advised he has seen many Hondas with this issue and the VSA module is bad, which is what controls the anti-lock brakes. The specific code was 34_11 ABS Solenoid Valve Malfunction.
The forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems failed and the alerts for ABS and steering come on. Dealer says it needs an ABS modulator, but there are none in the United States.
When outside temperatures are at least 95 degrees or hotter, the front camera overheats and the forward collision warning system and lane departure warning system don't function until the camera cools down which can take upwards of 15 minutes.
The air mass flow sensor is defective ive replaced it serveral times as for the air bag light and fcw system failed
Constant error warning 'fcw system failed' pops up while driving, many dash error lights turn on, and all ABS and vsa systems are deactivated. System usually resets when car restarted but the error happens again within a few minutes of driving. Took car to dealer, who diagnosed it as vsa modulator unit is defective and needs to be replaced. While this is a very expensive part and disappointing that a critical safety system would fail this early in the car's life (my car only has 58,000 miles), amazingly there are no replacement units available in the USA, and this part has been back ordered by honda for at least a month, with no resolution date. So I cannot have the system fixed because honda doesn't have any vsa modulators anywhere in the USA. This issue seems to be increasing in frequency especially in the v6 accords like mine. Is honda out of the part because so many vsa modulators are starting to fail? It seems like a major safety issue that my car has no ABS or vsa system working while driving, and honda is also unable to offer a fix since the part is not available.
Honda lanewatch which is a camera-based assist that projects a live feed of the vehicle's right-side blind spot on the car's infotainment screen, stopped working. Car distance markings still appear but the camera feed has gone black/there is no live feed. Similar issue is with reverse camera. There is no live image upon entering in reverse gear, the camera feed has gone black.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the power steering, tire pressure measuring system, traction control, ABS, lane departure, and forward collision warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cambridge honda (275 fresh pond pkwy, cambridge, ma 02138) where the failure was diagnosed as a vsa modulator failure, however the vsa modulator part was on backorder. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact back to the dealer since the part was on backorder. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. The contact stated that the traction control, TPMS, seat belt warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the forward collision warning and lane departure warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to autonation honda roseville (230 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, (866)984-4756) where it was diagnosed with needing vehicle stability assist module to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at 2-3 MPH, the rear view camera became inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to huntington honda (1055 e jericho turnpike, huntington, ny 11743) where the dealer informed the contact that it was probably a short circuit. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure, and the manufacturer opened a case for the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v440000 (electrical system, back over prevention) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v439000 (back over prevention, electrical system ) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 36,300.
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. Additionally there is a recall honda dtc u0416/68 for another model.
When I turn on the engine, the car dashboard light keeps showing failed in most of the systems. It is just like a christmas tree!
The eps,brake, and ABS lights came on when I started the car and would not go off. We took the car to our mechanic who after doing diagnostics told us we need to take our car to a honda dealer and not drive any more than we had to for safety reasons. The dealer determined it was the vsa modulator and cost $1788.78 to repair. Really disgusted with honda as I read online where there have been several other honda owners with the same problem yet there is still no recall on this problem!
Been having electrical problems since we got the car. Year 3 we needed new starter, new back up camera. This year driver's window would work only work some of the time. In june when I started all the dashboard lights came on with ABS system power failure warning. It would go on and off as I drove. Then the car started jerking as it was driven and finally stayed on and was on everytime we started. Needs a new modulator-control unit which is $1,400 and has been backordered since mid june. Haven't been able to drive car, and I can't renew registration because it won't pass va safety inspection.
While driving on the expressway 08-18-2020 3 lights appeared out of nowhere on the dashboard, the TPMS, electronic power steering & vehicle stability assist warning lights. My child & I felt the vehicle swerve & I manage not to hit a cement wall or oncoming traffic, but instantaneously noticed my vehicle felt different. After just having a 21-pt inspection at john eagle houston & paying almost 1,000 for front & rear brake pads & other mechanical issues, surely I would've thought the dealership could've told me this or warned me it was going to fail. Anyways, after replacing all 4 tires, I thought this would eradicate the issue, but it didn't. I took it back to john eagle houston, only to be told that the yaw rite went out. I read up on this before heading to the dealership & during the 2 hour wait & according to carcomplaint.com & the federal safety agency they're many 2014 honda accord owners who have experienced this same issue & have paid over $1,500+ to fix this & the worst part is the part is on backorder & won't be in for 2 months! So, you have faulty cars on the roads that can possibly injure people. Honda will have blood on their hands! This is clearly a safety recall, but I know not guess revenue is more imperative than human life! What will it take? Preventive death? This can be prevented, there's still time. Everyone doesn't have the money & those who don't will just ride with their dashboard's lights lit like the month of december. This is horrible.
We have an intermittent problem with the car starting. We found an online thread on the subject with workaround tricks. Sometimes putting the car in neutral and starting it from there works, but not consistently. What works most often is turn key one notch, wait 3 seconds, turn again and wait until lights go away, then again and then it starts. What is this issue? Is there a recall that can fix this issue?
While driving the vehicle at low speeds on city streets the electronic power steering, vehicle stability assist, forward collision warning, antilock braking system, lane departure warning and parking brake indicator lights all activated. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who diagnosed a faulty vsa modulator control unit, honda part # 57110-t2g-l02. When we attempted to order the part we were informed that the part is backordered with no expected release date. That was june 2, 2020. Today is june 22, 2020 and I called honda again with the same result. I believe the warning indicators are accurately communicating that these safety systems are offline and am not driving the vehicle until I can repair it. It seems unreasonable and unsafe that honda cannot provide a replacement for such a crucial safety-related part.
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