How do you reset the oil life indicator on a Honda Accord?
Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine, open the oil life (Maintenance) screen in the instrument display, and select Reset so the indicator returns to 100%, but only after the oil and filter are changed. The exact buttons depend on the Accord’s model year: newer cars use the steering wheel controls, and older cars use the SEL/RESET button.
Bob Howard Honda, at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City, sells the Accord and services it. The steps below match each generation, so you can follow the set for your car.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
You reset a Honda Accord’s oil life from the dashboard display after an oil change
The reset runs from the Maintenance Minder screen, and you do it after the oil change is done. Honda’s 2026 Accord owner’s manual gives these steps:
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (home) button.
3. Roll the left selector wheel until the Maintenance Minder icon is displayed.
4. Press the left selector wheel once the Maintenance Minder icon is displayed, to open that screen.
5. Press the left selector wheel to enter the reset mode.
6. Roll the left selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All Due Items. You can also select Cancel to end the process.
7. Press the left selector wheel to reset the selected item.
8. Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.
The manual warns that failing to reset the display after service shows incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems. If someone other than a dealer does the maintenance, you reset the display yourself (Honda, 2026 Accord Owner’s Manual).
Accords with a multi-information display, not a touchscreen, follow a different path. Press the Information button until engine oil life appears, choose Vehicle Settings, then use SEL/RESET to reach Maintenance Reset and select Reset.
What does the Honda Accord oil life percentage mean, and when do you reset it?
The Maintenance Minder tells you when to book an oil change, and the reset tells it the change is done. Honda says the display notifies you on the multi-information display when the oil life reaches 15%, which is the point to schedule an appointment with your Honda dealer (Honda).
Honda’s 2025 Accord manual sets the warning levels. Between 15% and 6% remaining, the Maintenance Due Soon message appears. Between 5% and 1%, the Maintenance Due Now message appears (Honda, To Use Maintenance Minder, 2025 Accord).
Reset the display only after the service is done. The manual says to reset it if you have performed the maintenance service (Honda, To Use Maintenance Minder, 2025 Accord). Newer Accords have no fixed mileage schedule, so the percentage is what tells you when the oil is due (Honda).
Which reset steps match your Honda Accord’s model year?
Accord reset steps follow the generation, and four ranges cover the Accords on the road today (Hagerty Media, 2026). The eighth generation covers 2008 to 2012, and the ninth covers 2013 to 2017. The tenth generation covers 2018 to 2022, and the eleventh covers 2023 to the present.
How do you reset the oil life on a 2018 or newer Honda Accord?
The steps below are the owner’s manual’s own wording for the 10th and 11th generations. The 2018 to 2022 Accord uses the left selector wheel:
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the (home) button.
3. Go to the Maintenance Minder screen.
4. Press and hold the left selector wheel.
5. To reset all due items at once, select All Due Items with the left selector wheel, then press it. To reset each item separately, select Item # Only, then press the left selector wheel.
6. To cancel the Maintenance Minder reset mode, select Cancel, then press the left selector wheel.
The 2023 and newer Accord uses the right selector wheel:
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Roll the right selector wheel until the Maintenance Minder screen is displayed.
3. Press and hold the right selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.
4. Roll the right selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All due items.
5. Press the right selector wheel to reset the selected item.
6. Repeat from step 3 for other items you wish to reset.
Honda’s manual adds that you can also reset the display from the audio and information screen (Honda Owner’s Manual, Maintenance Minder).
How do you reset the oil life on a 2013 to 2017 Honda Accord?
On a 2013 to 2017 Accord, press the select/reset knob until the engine oil life shows, then hold the knob to start the reset. The display returns to 100 once the maintenance item codes go out.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
2. Press the select/reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator is displayed.
3. Press the select/reset knob for about 10 seconds. The engine oil life and the maintenance item code(s) will blink.
4. Press the select/reset knob for another 5 seconds. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to “100.”
The manual warns that resetting without doing the service, or doing the service without resetting, leaves the system showing the wrong intervals (American Honda Motor Co., Honda Accord 2017 9th Gen Owners Manual).
How do you reset the oil life on a 2008 to 2012 Honda Accord?
The 2008 to 2012 Accord, the eighth generation, uses the same four steps as the 2013 to 2017 model in the owner’s manual. You turn the ignition to ON, cycle the display to the engine oil life screen, and hold the select/reset knob until the reading resets to 100.
The manual says that skipping the reset leaves the system with the wrong maintenance intervals, and that the record of when maintenance is due stops being accurate (Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner’s Manual).
How do you check the Honda Accord oil life reset worked?
On a 2008 to 2017 Accord, the engine oil life reading returns to “100” when the reset is complete, so that number is your check.
Honda’s 2025 Accord owner’s manual says to reset the information display after you perform maintenance service. It also warns that failing to reset the display results in incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems (Honda Accord 2025 Owner’s Manual, To Use Maintenance Minder).
Why Bob Howard Honda is a practical place to reset your Accord’s oil life
Bob Howard Honda has the most Google reviews of the five Honda dealers in the market, at 4.5 stars across 4,311 reviews. Eighty-two in 100 of those reviews are five-star (Google, 2026).
| Dealer | Address | Google rating (September 2026) | Google reviews (September 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Howard Honda | 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73131 | 4.5 | 4,311 |
| Battison Honda | 8700 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 | 4.3 | 1,996 |
| Eskridge Honda | 9000 S I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73149 | 4.5 | 1,425 |
| Fowler Honda | 955 N Interstate Dr, Norman, OK 73069 | 4.2 | 866 |
| 6th Avenue Honda | 4300 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 | 4.3 | 950 |
We sell new Honda models, including the Accord and Accord Hybrid, and we sell used cars of many makes. Walk-ins need no appointment in the express service lanes, which handle oil and filter changes, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, tire rotation and repair, wiper blades, battery testing and replacement, bulb replacement, and engine and cabin filters. Only genuine Honda parts are used, and we offer service specials and coupons. Appointments can be booked online.
Service hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Service is closed Sunday. The waiting area has free coffee, WiFi, work stations and a children’s play area.
In a May 2026 Google review, Cynthia A. wrote: “Ashley was very helpful with us as we went to get our car serviced along with other issues we were having with our car. She helped work through all the issues we had with our car. She was very helpful, knowledgeable and efficient with us through the whole process. She was updating us every step of the way.”
In a May 2026 Google review, Kristen H. wrote: “It was super easy to make an appointment. Easy check in process and my car was done in a timely manner with quick follow up to tell me findings! I’d definitely use again! TJ was great to work with and got my car in and out quickly!”
Start with a visit to Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City. Bring your Accord’s model year and the owner’s manual page for your reset, and book your service online or walk into the express lane.
FAQ
How do you reset the oil life on a Honda Accord Hybrid?
On the Accord Hybrid, set the power mode to ON, then roll the right selector wheel to the Maintenance Minder screen. Press and hold the wheel for about 10 seconds to enter reset mode, then select the item or All due items and press to reset. Honda’s Accord Hybrid manual warns that a missed reset leads to incorrect maintenance intervals.
Do I have to reset the oil life if I changed the oil myself?
Yes. Honda’s manual says the dealer resets the Maintenance Minder after the required service. If someone other than a dealer performs the service, the manual says you reset the display yourself.
What happens if I never reset the oil life after an oil change?
The system keeps showing incorrect maintenance intervals. Honda’s manual warns that this can lead to serious mechanical problems. The reset keeps the service schedule accurate.
Does disconnecting the battery erase the Honda Accord oil life reading?
No. Honda designed the display to hold its reading when power returns. Honda explains it this way: “That’s because the gauge control module is designed to keep the display from resetting when power is removed and then reapplied, until the engine oil life drops.” (American Honda Motor Co., ServiceNews, 2015)
My Accord is a 2015. Which reset steps do I use?
A 2015 Accord is a ninth-generation car, so use the 2013 to 2017 steps. Turn the ignition to ON, press the select/reset knob until the engine oil life shows, then hold the knob about 10 seconds until the codes blink. Hold it for another 5 seconds, and the reading resets to 100.
How do I reset the maintenance light on my 2012 Honda Accord?
A 2012 Accord is an eighth-generation car, so you use the 2008 to 2012 steps and reset the light only after the oil and filter are changed. Turn the ignition to ON, press the select/reset knob until the engine oil life shows, then hold it until the engine oil life and the maintenance item code(s) blink. Hold the knob again until the code(s) disappear and the engine oil life reads “100.” If you would rather have the oil and filter changed first, Bob Howard Honda at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City takes walk-ins in the express service lanes with no appointment, so you can have the change done and then reset the light.
Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.
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