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2018 Honda Accord Specs, MPG and Recalls
2018 Honda Accord oil capacity, oil type, tire sizes and service specifications by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2018 Honda Accord reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
3.7 qt with filter
Source
1.5L Turbo CVT manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-05OE tire size
Not published
Oil capacity: with-filter; refill-after-drain; US qt; engine-specific.
2018 Honda Accord Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil specification
API premium-grade detergent oil
Source
1.5L Turbo CVT manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-05Oil filter
Not published
2018 Honda Accord Wheel Torque Specs
Lug nut size
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Coolant capacity
Not published
Coolant type
Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Source
1.5L Turbo CVT manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-05Brake fluid
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Source
1.5L Turbo CVT manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-05Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
2018 Honda Accord Towing Capacity
Towing capacity
Not published
Payload capacity
Not published
1.5L Turbo CVT manufacturer references
2018 Honda Accord Owner's Manual Accessed 2026-09-052018 Honda Accord oil capacity by engine
These are the compiled configurations. An engine name alone may not identify the tire package or transmission. Read the configuration label and source before choosing parts.
| Configuration | Oil with filter | Oil type | Source | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Turbo CVT | 3.7 US qt | 0W-20 | 2018 Honda Accord Owner's Manual Accessed 2026-09-05 | Use this capacity |
2018 Honda Accord MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 26 to 47 mpg across 7 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 26 mpg | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,050 | 298 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,850 | 266 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 282 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,350 | 345 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turboManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,350 | 344 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 23 mpg | 34 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 330 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | $1,300 | 187 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2018 Honda Accord annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, Manual 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.
2018 Honda Accord recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 20V314000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 20V771000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 18V629000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · 23V158000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
2018 Honda Accord NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
How much oil does a 2018 Honda Accord take?
1.5L Turbo CVT: 3.7 US qt with filter; 0W-20.
What tire size and wheel torque does the 2018 Honda Accord use?
1.5L Turbo CVT: tire size not published; 80 ft-lb.
What is the 2018 Honda Accord gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 26 to 47 mpg across 7 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
Are these real-world MPG figures for the Accord?
These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
Does the 2018 Honda Accord have recalls?
NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052018 Honda Accord Owner's Manual Accessed 2026-09-05Last updated