Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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 that while at the stop sign to access the feeder road, while accelerating, the lights started flashing on the instrument cluster. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 MPH. The driver turned on the hazard lights, made a U-turn, and pulled over a block away at a stadium. The vehicle was turned off. The contact retrieved DTC: P0301, P0302, P0304, and P0300. A code reader was used to erase the codes. The vehicle was restarted and driven as designed. While the contact's wife was driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine recall repair on the fuel pump and software. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was not related to a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. …
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure causing the check engine warning light to remain illuminated. The vehicle also experienced shaking and vibrating while driving at various speeds and excessive fuel consumption. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the spark plugs and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The battery was replaced before the failure. The vehicle was jumpstarted but failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer Honda of Tomball (22727 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375); but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the failure was initially misdiagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer a second time, and the dealer discovered that the battery and fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was later diagnosed, and it was determined that a gasket had failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 72,281.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 80 mph, the power steering failed not allowing the contact to steer the vehicle. The contact also stated that the brakes would not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with water getting into a small crack in the taillight causing an electrical short. The local dealer diagnosed the vehicle with the housing unit needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,500.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle decelerated quickly. The contact feared for her safety because of the sudden deceleration on a busy highway. The contact was able to guide the vehicle safely onto the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle had received several recall repairs including a BCM reprogramming, software updates, and fuel pump recall repair. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the vehicle remained pending a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 62,590.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the warning lights and messages had randomly activated which included the check engine light, ABS and Traction Control and the vehicle had suddenly reduced speeds and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced a sensor and the failures were remedied. No further information was available. Approximately two years later the failure reoccurred but also the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact scanned the vehicle and retrieved a fault code associated with the high-pressure fuel pump failure. The vehicle was towed to dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with misfires in cylinders #1 and #4 and spark plug failures. The vehicle was repaired and test driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the doors with the key fob, the alarm system made an abnormal sound. All the doors and the fuel door remained unlocked. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty so the repair would not be covered. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Electrical complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 109 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Honda Accord, 16% of the model year's 698 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Honda Accord electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system 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 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 14,000 miles, and 55% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 6 injuries to electrical system 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.