Accord

The Accord ranks 1st out of 24 midsize cars on independent reliability data, and that strong reputation holds up across most of its recent history – as covered in our full Honda reliability and maintenance guide, a handful of specific generations and issues are worth knowing about even so. This guide covers the Accord by generation: what to expect, and what to check before buying.

Honda Recalls & Safety Notices

Model years 2017–2026

LIVE DATA · SOURCE: NHTSA

Honda Accord — latest recalls

Showing the 5 most recent recalls for this model.

Live · NHTSA

Date	Vehicle	Campaign	Component	Summary
2026-05-21	Honda Accord MY 2022	26V332000 ↗	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Consequence Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
2026-01-29	Honda Accord MY 2023	26V054000 ↗	SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." Consequence 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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
2024-11-14	Honda Accord MY 2024	24V859000 ↗	SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." Consequence 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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
2024-10-14	Honda Accord MY 2024	24V763000 ↗	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. Consequence 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. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
2024-02-01	Honda Accord MY 2022	24V064000 ↗	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended. Consequence 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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Updated hourly

Generations Worth Knowing

The overall trend across generations is a steady improvement, both in reliability score and in average annual repair cost. 2018 stands out as a specifically weak model year, with the highest complaint volume of the modern era, mostly engine-related. Recent model years (2024-2026) have been strong: 2026 shows zero recalls and zero owner complaints on file so far, and 2025 posted only one recall with 65 total complaints.

Common Problems by Component

Oil Dilution (1.5L Turbo, 9th-10th Generation)

Some 1.5L turbocharged Accords are prone to fuel diluting the engine oil during frequent short, cold-weather trips – the engine doesn’t reach full operating temperature long enough to burn off condensation and unburned fuel that makes its way into the crankcase. This thins the oil and reduces its ability to protect the engine. Regular oil-level and condition checks, especially if most of your driving is short trips in cold weather, catch this before it becomes a bigger problem.

CVT (9th Generation)

Some CVT-equipped 9th-generation Accords have documented shudder or hesitation complaints, generally tied to CVT fluid condition – a fluid service on the manufacturer-recommended schedule, not the sometimes-quoted “lifetime fluid” claim, meaningfully reduces this risk.

Steering

Steering has been the most frequently reported complaint category on recent model years (2024-2025), ahead of any other single system – worth a specific test-drive check on any Accord from this window, though the complaint volume is modest relative to the vehicle’s overall strong reliability record.

Recommended Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Accord reliable?

Yes, consistently one of the most reliable midsize cars available. Recent model years (2024-2026) have been especially strong, with 2026 showing zero recalls and zero complaints on file so far.

Should I worry about oil dilution on a 1.5L turbo Accord?

It’s worth monitoring, especially if you do mostly short, cold-weather trips, but it’s not a reason to avoid the model outright – regular oil-level checks catch it early, and it’s a documented, well-understood issue rather than a mystery fault.

What’s the best Accord year to buy?

2025 and 2026 currently show the strongest reliability data on record for this model. 2018 is the year to be most cautious with, given its notably higher complaint volume relative to surrounding years.