Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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).
1. Headgasket, fuel injectors, and fuel pump failed on this vehicle. Upon inspection Gwinnett Place Honda responded that this was a very common problem and that they see upwards of hundreds of cars per month equipped with the 1.5 liter turbo charged engine. 2. This affected my safety because during the whole ordeal my car went into a "limp mode" while doing 80mph down a busy highway causing me to rapidly lose speed and most cause a major accident. Unable to get off the road way due to my car shutting off I needed to have bystanders block a lane and push the vehicle off. 3.Yes it has been reproduced by both a Honda dealership and an independent service center 4.Honda stated that they wanted to swap the motor so they could send it to the manufacturer to have it studied, however in return I would be getting a motor with 90,000 miles while having to pay $12,000.00 out of pocket. …
Approximate date (around January 2026), location (e.g., Newburgh, NY area), and circumstances (e.g., during normal driving). No crash/injury mentioned in my case, but note if it stranded I, required towing, or felt unsafe (e.g., potential for sudden power loss). While driving, all dashboard warning lights came on suddenly. The vehicle experienced rough running/misfires. Dealer diagnosed low coolant, pressure tested the system, and confirmed coolant intrusion into cylinders 2 and 3 due to head gasket failure. This required full head gasket replacement (parts/labor ~$4,567 total before any goodwill). No external leaks noted initially. Concerned this could cause engine stall/overheat while driving, posing a safety risk." Dashboard lights, possible misfire codes (if any DTCs like P0302/P0303 were pulled), low coolant without visible leaks. dealer diagnosis (Morehead Honda? …
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 stated that while driving at varous speeds the vehicle the had experience acceleration hesitation and the check engine light had illuminated. Later, while driving the engine went into limp mode and over the vehicle speed did not accelerate above 15 MPH. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: ( ). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 135,019
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, there was a cranking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred several times while driving. A mobile mechanic inspected the vehicle and cleared the warning lights. The mobile mechanic retrieved DTC: P0078 (Fuel rail pressure failure). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated and that no fault codes were found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Occasionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked hard. Additionally, the contact stated that the message "Emissions System Failure," "Engine Overheating - Turn off Immediately," and other unknown messages were displayed, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an affiliate dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced, and the engine needed to be disassembled to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
While driving my 2019 Honda Accord at approximately 65 mph on the highway, the car suddenly lost power, went into limp mode, and the steering wheel locked up. I was unable to turn or control the vehicle, which resulted in another car crashing into me. I sustained injuries in the accident and required medical attention. The incident was extremely dangerous and could have been fatal. After being towed to Russell & Smith Honda, they confirmed a blown head gasket was the cause of the failure. This issue is already the subject of a class-action lawsuit due to known design flaws in the 1.5T engine. Honda only offered partial assistance, leaving me responsible for thousands in repair costs. This vehicle is unsafe and needs to be investigated immediately.
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.
Engine complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2019 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 194 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2019 Honda Accord, 28% of the model year's 698 complaints. The component named most often is engine › gasoline › turbo/supercharger (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Honda Accord engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 31% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 2 fires and 3 injuries to engine & cooling 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.