Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (1990 - 2026)

Engine timing belt and timing chain components

From the model year 1990 to 2026 the Honda Accord has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. However, all of its engines are interference.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Honda Accord Timing Belt Or Chain (1990 - 2026)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2026 1.5L Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2026 2.0L Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2025 1.5L I4 Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2025 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 1.5L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 1.5L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 1.5L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 L15B7 1.5L 4 Cyl. 192 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 K20C4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 252 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 LFA1 2.0L 4 Cyl. 181 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2017 K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2016 K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2015 K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2014 K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 i-MMD 2.0L 4-Cyl Hybrid Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 J35Y2/J35Y3 3.5L V6 278 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2013 K24W 2.4L 4 Cyl. 185 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2012 K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2011 K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2010 K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2009 K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 J35Z2/J35Z3 3.5L V6 268 hp / 270 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k-90k
2008 K24Z2/K24Z3 2.4L 4 Cyl. 177 hp / 190 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k miles
2007 JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k miles
2007 K24A8 2.4L 166 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 J30A5 3.0L V6 244 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k miles
2006 JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k miles
2006 K24A8 2.4L 166 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2005 J30A5 3.0L V6 240 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k Severe
2005 JNA1 3.0L V6 Hybrid 253 hp Timing Belt Interference 60k miles
2005 K24A8 2.4L 160 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2004 J30A4 3.0L 240 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2004 K24A4 2.4L 160 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2003 J30A4 3.0L 240 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2003 K24A4 2.4L 160 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2002 F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
2002 F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
2002 J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe
2001 F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
2001 F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
2001 J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe
2000 F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
2000 F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
2000 J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe
1999 F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1999 F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1999 J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe
1998 F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1998 F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1998 J30A1 3.0L V6 200 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe
1997 F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1997 F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1997 C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
1996 F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1996 F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1996 C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
1995 F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1995 F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1995 C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
1994 F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1994 F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1994 C27A4 2.7L V6 170 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
1993 F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1993 F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1992 F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1992 F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 105k Normal, 60k Severe [1]
1991 F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp Timing Belt Interference 90k miles [1]
1991 F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp Timing Belt Interference 90k miles [1]
1991 F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 90k miles [1]
1990 F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp Timing Belt Interference 90k miles [1]
1990 F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp Timing Belt Interference 90k miles [1]
1990 F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 90k miles [1]

Notes

[1] 1998–2002 F23A5 2.3L 4 Cyl. 135 hp; 1998–2002 F23A1 2.3L 4 Cyl. 150 hp; 1994–1997 F22B2 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp; 1994–1997 F22B1 2.2L 4 Cyl. 145 hp; 1990–1993 F22A 2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp; 1990–1993 F22A6 2.2L 4 Cyl. 140 hp; 1990–1991 F22A4 2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp: The balance-shaft belt must also be replaced at the same interval as the timing belt.