--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a 2013-2017 Honda Accord" description: "Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2013-2017 Honda Accord in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2013-2017 Honda Accord Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2013-2017 Honda Accord in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed. ## Reset procedure, 2013-2017 Honda Accord (High confidence) 1. Turn the ignition to ON (engine off). 2. Press the SEL/RESET knob/steering-wheel button repeatedly until the engine oil life % is displayed. 3. Press and hold SEL/RESET for about 10 seconds until the oil life display blinks. 4. On cars with the i-MID color display, select 'Oil Life' then 'Reset'; otherwise press and hold SEL/RESET again for about 5 seconds until the display resets to 100%. Note: Also clears the Maintenance Minder sub-codes shown with the oil life, only reset codes for work actually performed ## Which Honda Accord model years does this cover? These oil life reset specifications apply to every Honda Accord built from 2013 through 2017, the 9th generation, mid-size sedan and coupe. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013) - [2014 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2014) - [2015 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2015) - [2016 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2016) - [2017 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2017) ## What changed during the 2013-2017 Honda Accord | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch; Earth Dreams engines, CVT replaces the old 5AT on 4-cylinders | | 2014 | Accord Hybrid (196 hp i-MMD) and Accord Plug-In launch; Plug-In sold in limited states for 2014 only | | 2016-2017 | Facelift: new fascias, Honda Sensing widely available, Sport/Touring move to 19-in wheels, electronic parking brake, LED headlights on upper trims. Hybrid skips 2016, returns for 2017 at 212 hp (built in Japan) | ## 2013-2017 Honda Accord oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a 2013-2017 Honda Accord? 4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above. ### Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2013-2017 Honda Accord? No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault. ### Why won't the oil light reset on a 2013-2017 Honda Accord? Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. Also clears the Maintenance Minder sub-codes shown with the oil life, only reset codes for work actually performed ## Sources - [AutoZone fitment, 2015 Accord Group 51R battery](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/accord/2015) - [Goodyear fitment, 2013 Accord tire sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Honda/Accord/2013) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Accord 2.4L K24W1 oil capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/honda/accord/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24w1-k/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Accord 3.5L J35Y1 oil capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/honda/accord/3-5l-6-cyl-engine-code-j35y1-j/) - [CarComplaints, 2014 Accord TSB index (CVT judder A17-017, starter A16-002, VTC, EPS A15-056)](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2014/tsbs/) - [CarComplaints, Accord/Crosstour starter motor lawsuit (TSB A16-002)](https://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2017/honda-accord-crosstour-starter-motor-lawsuit.shtml) - [Honda parts catalog, 17220-5A2-A00 air filter (2.4L)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-accord-air_filter.html) - [Honda parts, spark plug 12290-R71-L01 (NGK DILZKR7A11G)](https://www.hondapartsguys.com/oem-parts/honda-2008-2017-honda-spark-plug-dilzkr7a11g-ngk-12290r71l01) - [Oil filter cross-reference, Honda 15400-PLM-A02 equivalents](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/HONDA/15400-PLM-A02) ## Other Honda Accord generations - [2023-2025 Honda Accord oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2023-2025/oil-reset) - [2018-2022 Honda Accord oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/oil-reset) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/oil-reset). ## More for the 2013-2017 Honda Accord - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.