Honda Accord problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5,958 owner complaints and 42 recalls on file for the Honda Accord (2005–2026). The 2018 Accord has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints: 5,958
Recalls: 42
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2018

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Honda Accord model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda Accord years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2018 Honda Accord — 1,605 complaints, 26 crashes; top problem: Engine
2019 Honda Accord — 646 complaints, 23 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
2013 Honda Accord — 595 complaints, 15 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
2014 Honda Accord — 461 complaints, 18 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
2017 Honda Accord — 379 complaints, 23 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2005 (35 complaints).

Every Honda Accord model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Accord	10	0	0	0	0	Steering
2025 Accord	87	5	0	11	0	Steering
2024 Accord	146	9	2	5	3	Steering
2023 Accord	84	7	2	5	5	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Accord	254	5	0	9	4	Electrical System
2021 Accord	239	15	1	9	4	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Accord	362	14	2	11	5	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Accord	646	23	2	25	6	Engine
2018 Accord	1,605	26	0	28	6	Engine
2017 Accord	379	23	4	10	3	Electrical System
2016 Accord	320	7	1	10	4	Electrical System
2015 Accord	302	19	5	14	5	Electrical System
2014 Accord	461	18	2	16	4	Electrical System
2013 Accord	595	15	2	13	5	Steering
2012 Accord	71	9	2	4	8	Engine
2011 Accord	48	8	1	5	9	Airbags
2010 Accord	70	7	3	6	12	Engine
2009 Accord	65	6	3	8	10	Engine
2008 Accord	64	3	5	4	8	Engine
2007 Accord	70	11	2	6	9	Airbags
2006 Accord	45	7	0	2	9	Airbags
2005 Accord	35	5	0	4	11	Airbags

Most common Honda Accord problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
1,389 complaints
Engine
1,276 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
1,119 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
937 complaints
Steering
753 complaints
Brakes
658 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
407 complaints
Airbags
309 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
214 complaints
Body & Structure
132 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Honda Accord received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Accord recalls

Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2016–2022
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Recall 26V054000Jan 29, 202632 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 25V422000Jun 19, 202572,256 vehiclesModel years 2013
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 24V859000Nov 14, 2024121 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V763000Oct 14, 2024720,810 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2013–2023
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V782000Nov 21, 2023303,770 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recall 23V430000Jun 15, 2023386 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 23V158000Mar 9, 2023448,613 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 21V900000Nov 18, 20214,346 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V769000Dec 10, 2020235,034 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 20V771000Dec 10, 2020737,233 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V314000May 28, 2020135,995 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V501000Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V502000Jun 27, 20199,555 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V499000Jun 27, 20193,947 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V378000May 16, 201919,138 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 19V182000Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V060000Jan 29, 2019437,032 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 18V661000Sep 27, 20181,355,406 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V629000Sep 13, 2018232,140 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V268000Apr 26, 20181,335 vehiclesModel years 2005–2012
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V042000Jan 9, 2018691,726 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Other Honda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology