Honda Accord recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)
As of , the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 15 recall campaigns and 3,717 consumer complaints for the Honda Accord (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Accord costs to own.
Every Honda Accord recall campaign, by year
All 15 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Accord (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
2026 — 2 campaigns
- Air Bags
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
- Seats
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.
2024 — 3 campaigns
- Seats
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.
- Fuel System
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.
- Air Bags
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.
2023 — 4 campaigns
- Fuel System
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
- Seat Belts
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
- Service Brakes
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge.
- Seat Belts
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
2021 — 2 campaigns
- Seat Belts
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge.
- Fuel System
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
2020 — 2 campaigns
- Electrical System
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge.
- Fuel System
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
2019 — 1 campaign
- Fuel System
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge.
2018 — 1 campaign
- Back Over Prevention
Risk: If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, free of charge.
Where the Accord’s recalls and complaints cluster
Recalls by component (15 campaigns total): Fuel System (5), Seat Belts (3), Air Bags (2), Seats (2), Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1), Back Over Prevention (1).
Complaints by reported area (3,717 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Engine (833), Forward Collision Avoidance (715), Electrical System (691), Fuel/Propulsion System (512), Service Brakes (473), Fuel System (265).
Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Crash, fire, injury and death reports
Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Accord (MY 2017–2026) include 126 crash reports, 17 fire reports, 113 injury reports and 3 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Do recalls affect what the Accord costs to own?
- No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
- Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Accord harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
- How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Honda Accord LX (gas) cost to own →.
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About this data
- All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Accord nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
- A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
- Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Related: Honda Accord LX (gas) cost to own → · every model’s cost page · how we calculate cost of ownership.