2016 Honda Accord lighting problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 28, 2026KSLighting

   The Daytime Running lights are only half effective/lit. Apparently, Honda extended the warranty, but notified owners by regular mail and I did not receive it. Now, they claim the extended warranty (ten years) has run out, but I had noticed about half the LED strip was not working for about 2 or three years now. Too bad Honda chose to mail regular notices and is now using that as cover for not replacing my lights.

   NHTSA complaint #11767595 · source
2. Filed Sep 17, 2025CALighting

   The LED strip on my headlights overheated and failed, they are no longer operating. I am unable to use this safety feature on my car.

   NHTSA complaint #11687955 · source
3. Filed Feb 5, 2024TXBrakesLighting

   The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the battery was replaced, the headlight and low brake fluid warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11569915 · source
4. Filed Feb 6, 2023SCLighting

   Both low beam headlights burn out at the "same time". This has happened twice in 1 year. I have not had any inspections done yet. If this happens at night or in a tunnel it could be life threatening. Purchased used from a friend who has taken care of the vehicle. I have not checked with him to see if he ever had it happen due to he is no longer living here. First time I just replaced both bulbs and they worked fine. Now about 8 months later same problem. No moisture visible.…

   NHTSA complaint #11505921 · source
5. Filed Dec 20, 2022MILighting

   Driver's side front LED lights went out. I do not see any reason for this, it just stopped working. I am worried this may be a safety issue as these LED lights are now permanently off.

   NHTSA complaint #11498305 · source
6. Filed May 30, 2021NMLighting

   Driver side Day Running Light doesn’t work. A lot of owners have this problem. Not safe at all. Honda should recall that to fix that problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11419068 · source
7. Filed Apr 7, 202158,000 miSCLighting

   Led daytime running lights at the underside of the headlight have gone out. This is a safety hazard as many other cars the drls turn off before the turn signal is indicated. Can give other drivers false indication of turning possibly.

   NHTSA complaint #11406832 · source
8. Filed Sep 23, 202059,000 miOKLighting

   Daytime led run light on driver side no longer works after 3 years owning car. Quoted price to repair is over a thousand dollars.

   NHTSA complaint #11360624 · source
9. Filed Aug 14, 2020101,000 miKSElectrical SystemLighting

   Front right drl, part of the running light burned out, to replace the running light you must replace the entire headlight assembly which can be up to $1500 or more. Most people that purchase a honda accord cannot afford to repair something that burns out just like any other light for $1500. This is unacceptable, honda motor co. Needs to recall and repair this mistake for free. This is ridiculous to have to replace the entire headlight assembly.

   NHTSA complaint #11349189 · source
10. Filed Jul 26, 202035,000 miCALighting

    Daytime running lights led both partially burnt and only half of the led light come on. This happen this weekend 7/24/2020 and 7/25/2020. Per service bulletin 19-042 dated 4/16/2019 from honda on nhtsa website, this is a common problem with 2016 honda accords. However the recall does not apply my 2016 model per vin. I need help as dealer cannot assist. There's lots of information online about this recall. Totally reflects the situation we are having and again even the same…

    NHTSA complaint #11341466 · source
11. Filed Jan 7, 2020GAElectrical SystemLighting

    The led strip of light around my headlight on drivers side is partially blown. That is always a distraction to oncoming cars

    NHTSA complaint #11297602 · source
12. Filed Jan 2, 202025,364 miMDLighting

    The running light on my 2016 has burned out and this is a covered benefit on other honda accords with the same year however isny for my vehicle . This is a disservice to you honda customer when a 3 year old vehicle has a $1000 light blow out . Please make this right and call me at [xxx]. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

    NHTSA complaint #11292550 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology