2023-2025 Honda Accord Reliability Score: 6.4 out of 10

559 NHTSA Complaints

8 Recalls

5 Fire Reports

31 Crash Reports

Data covers 2 NHTSA model names

ACCORD HYBRIDACCORD SEDAN

Reliability Score

6.4 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar midsize sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain. Early evidence: under five years on the road.

Owners filed 142 powertrain complaints. A typical midsize sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 115.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall142 complaints against about 115 for similar vehicles

6.4

Last three years142 complaints against about 115 for similar vehicles

6.5

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced4 complaints against about 25 for similar vehicles

9.6

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year

20235.4
2024n/a
2025n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 5.5/10

About 3 times as many owner complaints as the 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, per vehicle built. (107 complaints, about 266,000 built)

1.5L 4-cyl turbo 8.0/10

About 65% fewer owner complaints than the 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, per vehicle built. (34 complaints, about 246,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record · from NHTSA's files, not reviewed by hand

Recall25V785

Electrical System, Propulsion System, Hybrid Management, Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu), Software · 256,603 vehicles (50% of those built)

Complaints by Engine Code

LFC5

2.0L 4-cyl / 146 hp

386 complaints 128.3 per year Gasoline

4 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

steering

electrical

brakes

safety systems

engine

L15BE

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo / 192 hp

167 complaints 55.7 per year Gasoline

1 fire report

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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems

steering

electrical

fuel system

brakes

Same engine used in

HONDA Accord (2013-2017)HONDA Accord (2018-2022)HONDA CR-V (2007-2011)HONDA CR-V (2017-2022)HONDA CR-V (2012-2016)HONDA CR-V (2023-2025)

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Honda Accord Unidentified Engine

6 complaints 2.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

steering

wheels tires

body

Battery & Propulsion Reliability

Hybrid (HEV)

Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2023-2025 Honda Accord

Pack Honda two-motor hybrid pack, fourth generation (2023 on)

29 battery-related complaints 9.7 per year 1 battery-related recall

That's near the typical rate for hybrids in this dataset (median 7.0 per year). Within the normal range for the category.

1 fire report

What kind of battery complaint?

Among the 29 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.

Battery & propulsion recalls (1)

25V785000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Sample complaint excerpts

Electric Propulsion

[2023] Driving routine commute of 20 miles at Highway speeds on a clear weekday. The vehicle experienced ALL warning lights on dash and immediately went into limp mode. No power applied to the wheels when pressing the power pedal. Brought vehicle to the side of the road and powered off. Waited 30 secs to a minute and pressed Power and the only remaining error of "Brake System Problem" stayed up on the D
[2023] Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Vehicle Mileage: 29,200 miles Involved Honda Dealership: McGrath Honda, St. Charles, IL Details of Your Inquiry: I am seeking assistance regarding an ongoing issue with my 2023 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid. The first time I noticed this issue was in the summer of 2024, when I experienced a similar set of alerts while driving in a parking lot. At the time
[2023] While driving at speeds between 3-70 MPH, the vehicle will intermittently display multiple warning lamps along with having an immediate loss of motive power (go into LIMP mode). When this occurs, the car must be coasted over to the side of the road & restarted typically twice to clear all of the dash alerts. Having a car go into LIMP mode while driving on city streets, highways or interstates put

Hybrid Drivetrain

[2023] Twice this has happened to me. Yesterday, I was driving on a local road, around 45 to 50 mph. Suddenly, many warning lights came on (see photos) including that power steering was reduced, electric parking brake system issue, and TPMS issue. The car felt heavy to drive, but I still had control. I pulled over and turned off the car. After a few minutes, I turned on the car, and the warnings were gon
[2023] The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and was difficult to steer. The contact shifted from drive to neutral before the vehicle shut off and coasted to the side of the roadway. The hybrid battery and engine systems warning lights and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer wher
[2024] On June 9, 2024, while I was driving on the highway, my new Accord flashed a series of warning messages on the right side of the driver information interface (instrument panel). The messages that flashed and scrolled through repeatedly are listed below: Electric parking brake system problem. Parking brake not available. See your dealer. Blind spot information system problem. See your

High-Voltage Battery

[2023] While driving at moderate speed (between 25 and 35mph), the car's dashboard indicated that The Brake System, Lane Departure, Honda Scene, Electric Motor/power Steering, and several other systems were having issues and I should see the dealer. I would have attempted to record these, but I was at an intersection, trying not to get hit. The battery light, tire pressure light, and another indicator (I
[2024] I was driving on a highway when the engine light came on and the car immediately started slowing down even though I was pressing the gas pedal. It flashed there was a failure of the brake system, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, hill start assist system, and adaptive cruise control system. The check battery light also came on. The car decelerated on its own wi
[2024] The contact owned a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, black smoke was seen coming from under the hood, and the entertainment center screen would flicker. A message "See dealer" was displayed. In addition, the contact managed to safely exit the vehicle, and a fire had started under the hood. The local fire department arrived on scene to extinguish the

Regenerative Braking

[2023] [XXX] My wife was driving this hybrid vehicle when it suddenly lost power in middle of road about a city block from starting location. There were no reasons for any automatic hazard overrides to become active. Dashboard displays stayed on but there was no accelerator response, and, importantly, there was an immediate loss of power steering and power brakes. Vehicle was traveling uphill and the
[2023] Regenerative braking system remains applied/engaged/enabled when accelerating.
[2023] While driving I received a message stating the automatic emergency braking, steering assist, lane keeping assist, braking assist, hill hold, adaptive cruise control all we turned off. Additionally regenerative braking was also turned off. This system problem did not clear after the car turned off and back on. The dealership addressed the issue, but unsure of the cause. All codes were cleared an

12V Auxiliary Battery

[2023] My 2023 car has 850 miles on it I was at a stop waiting for a train to pass when all warning dashboard lights came on. The brake would not work and the gas would not work. I turned the car off and restarted it and most lights went off except for the brake warning. I was able to turn around and take car to dealership. They said it was a faulty 12 volt battery and replaced it. I haven't had issues s
[2024] I was driving on an expressway 355 on Friday July 25. It was raining hard. I slowed down and was getting ready to exit on 55 when the lights On the dash all started lighting up and telling me it required immediate attention at the dealer. The car would not accelerate. I was going slow and was able to idol to the space between 355 and 55. There were cars all around me. I put my hazards on and tu

Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.

Battery: Honda two-motor hybrid pack, fourth generation (2023 on)

Lithium-ion · Panasonic Automotive Systems (2023 CR-V Hybrid module, per NHTSA 24V-745) · 72 cells. Accord and Civic Hybrid: under the rear seat. CR-V Hybrid: four modules behind the rear seats

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▼ You're looking at: Accord Accord Hybrid (Sport / EX-L / Sport-L / Touring) (2023-2025)

Combined mpg 44-48

EPA figures span the trims and model years this entry covers.

About the pack

Capacity

1.06 kWh

as published

Service life

8 yr

100k mi typical

Warranty floor

—

see OEM warranty book

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion

Cell supplierPanasonic Automotive Systems (2023 CR-V Hybrid module, per NHTSA 24V-745)

Cell formatNot published

Voltage (nominal)266 V

CoolingAir (cabin-fed)

Architecture72 cells. Accord and Civic Hybrid: under the rear seat. CR-V Hybrid: four modules behind the rear seats

Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi

Known issues

High

NHTSA 24V-745 (October 2024) covers certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. High-voltage battery modules may have been built incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark. Dealers replace the battery module free of charge.

NHTSA recall

High

NHTSA 25V-785 (November 2025) covers certain 2023-2025 Accord Hybrid vehicles. A software error can reset the integrated control module while driving and cause a loss of drive power. Dealers reprogram the module free of charge.

NHTSA recall

Low

The pack is cooled with cabin air. Honda's owner's manual warns against covering the intake, because an obstructed intake can overheat the battery and make the system limit its output.

Manufacturer

Low

Honda covers the high-voltage battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles, and for 10 years or 150,000 miles on cars registered in California and the states that adopted its emissions warranty rules. The booklet covers greater-than-normal degradation for 8 years or 100,000 miles and states no percentage.

OEM warranty

Low

Honda says the fourth-generation unit holds a 1.06 kWh battery in a package 24% smaller and 12% lighter than the one before it.

Manufacturer

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Accord, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Steering: 142 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 129 owner complaints

Electrical System: 127 owner complaints

Brakes: 104 owner complaints

Fuel System: 73 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2023-2025 Honda Accord

On a used 2023-2025 Honda Accord, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the steering (142), the airbags and driver-assist systems (129) and the electrical system (127). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Honda Accord about the steering.
Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Honda Accord about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Honda Accord about the electrical system.
On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Honda Accord about the brakes.
Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 73 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Honda Accord about the fuel system, all engines combined.
Accelerate hard once from a stop and once from 40 mph, and hold a steady highway speed.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Honda Accord (hybrid and electric versions only) about the electric drive system.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2023-2025 Honda Accord

Recalls (8)

26V366000Jun 4, 2026serious

Tires

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

26V054000Jan 29, 2026serious

Seats

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."

25V785000Nov 13, 2025serious

Electrical System

24V859000Nov 14, 2024serious

Seats

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."

24V763000Oct 14, 2024serious

Fuel System

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.

Show 3 older recalls

23V858000Dec 18, 2023serious

Fuel System

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V782000Nov 21, 2023serious

Seat Belts

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

23V588000Aug 17, 2023serious

Powertrain

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5 (9.5% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5 (9.5% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5 (9.5% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5 (9.5% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5 (9.5% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

5/5 (9.5% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

All Generations

6th2000-2002 7th2003-2007 8th2008-2012 9th2013-2017 10th2018-2022 11th2023-2025

Alternatives in Midsize Sedan

Lexus

2013-2018

9.8/10

3 engines / 209 complaints

4 engines / 35 complaints

3 engines / 178 complaints

Lexus

2019-2025

9.6/10

4 engines / 135 complaints

Lexus

2012-2020

9.6/10

5 engines / 99 complaints

2 engines / 134 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2023-2025 Honda Accord complaints?

Owners have filed 559 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2025 Honda Accord. The systems they name most often are the steering, the safety systems and the electrical system.

Is the 2023-2025 Honda Accord a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 559 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2025 Honda Accord. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023-2025 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA has 559 owner complaints on file for the 2023-2025 Honda Accord as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2023-2025 Honda Accord?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls covering some 2023-2025 Honda Accord vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Honda Accord?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the safety systems and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Accord?

The 2025 Honda Accord received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 559 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.