Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | −33% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 24 | 1.7× | 3 | Brake | Caution |
| 2024 | 77 | 3.3× | 5 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2023 | 144 | 5.0× | 7 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2022 | 54 | 1.8× | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Caution |
| 2021 | 48 | 1.5× | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Caution |
| 2020 | 39 | 1.2× | 5 | Electrical | Average |
| 2019 | 94 | 2.7× | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2018 | 116 | 4.1× | 4 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2017 | 45 | 2.1× | 2 | Brake | Avoid |
| 2015 | 39 | 1.7× | 1 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2014 | 24 | −42% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2005 | 30 | −82% | — | Airbag | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Accord Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Latest Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026.
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Honda Accord Hybrid should you avoid?
2023, 2018, 2024, 2019, 2017 and 2022 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Accord Hybrid years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Honda Accord Hybrid?
2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other Accord Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Honda Accord Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (165), engine & cooling (145) and brakes (143). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Honda Accord Hybrid had?
16 recalls across 2005–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Honda Accord Hybrid recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.