Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the computer system failed. The contact stated that the traction control, tire pressure warning system, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering seized, and the tires slipped. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road. The contact's vehicle crashed into a metal wall several times. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and his neck. In addition, the contact sustained multiple bruises and bumps. The contact received medical treatment from the contact's primary care physician. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. …
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the contact stated that the lane assist feature was activated. The contact stated that the Anti-lock Brake System was independently activated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while it was raining. The contact stated that due to the Automatic Braking System failure, the contact's vehicle was pulled out of its lane and into a concrete wall. The contact stated that the vehicle spun and was settled facing the oncoming traffic. The contact stated that there were no major injuries. The contact and the front seat passenger sustained body soreness but received no medical attention. The contact stated that a police report was filed, however the information was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. …
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Electrical Parking Brake System Failure", "Parking Brake Not Available", and "ABS", "VSA Failure" were displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive as intended and was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V430000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,750.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that prior to owning the vehicle, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the "Brake Hold System", "Vehicle Stability Assist", "Hill Start Assist", and "Collision Mitigation System" messages displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the contact was notified of Technical Service Bulletin: 24-009; and referred the contact to a dealer for assistance. The contact called the dealer and made an appointment to have the vehicle serviced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine, tire pressure, brake system, lane departure warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact added that the vehicle then jerked stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after two attempts. The vehicle was then taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the rocker arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired reoccurred approximately a week later. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that there were 16 unknown codes that populated and there was an unknown diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the automatic braking system was applied temporarily. An unknown warning light appeared and the vehicle started making a beeping sound. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred twice while a truck was passing the vehicle on the driver's side at night. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled and almost caused a crash. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The contact was unsure of the diagnosis; however, the contact was informed that there was a failure with the brakes, one unknown sensor, and the battery. The contact stated the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the Forward Collision-Avoidance Emergency Automatic Braking suddenly activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. During the failure, the brake light was displayed. The contact indicated that no other vehicle or object was present nearby to cause the Forward Collision-Avoidance system to be activated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled. The contact waited several minutes for the vehicle to return to normal operation. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The brake warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,480.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the electronic parking brake became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the button was stuck due to debris. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parking brake switch needed to be replaced. The contact had a second appointment scheduled with the dealer to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,400.
Brake complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2019 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Honda Accord, 13% of the model year's 698 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › abs warning light (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Honda Accord brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2019 Honda Accord, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Accord brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles, and 68% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 7 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.