This page covers 4 recalls, 578 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Honda Accord.
21–30 mpg combined
7.8–11.2 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2016 Honda Accord cluster heavily around two systems: exterior lighting and the electrical system. The lighting complaints are the most numerous, suggesting a persistent pattern with headlights or other exterior lamps, owners commonly describe premature failures or unexpected behavior. The electrical system complaints are nearly as frequent, and a standout pattern there involves the audio system producing sudden, extremely loud static or screeching through all speakers without warning, even when the radio is switched off. Owners describe the volume as uncontrollable, turning the knob does nothing, and the only reliable fix they report is shutting the car off entirely. This tends to occur more often in hot weather or after the cabin has heated up. A smaller number of owners report the panoramic sunroof shattering or ejecting glass unexpectedly while driving.
578
Total Complaints
32
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
21
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Honda Accord has 4 recalls, the most serious being a battery sensor housing that can let water in and cause an electrical short, raising the risk of a fire.
A front passenger seat sensor defect also carries serious risk: in a crash, the airbag can deploy in a way that increases the chance of injury to the occupant. On the fuel delivery side, two recalls affect how the fuel pump performs. One applies only to Accords equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine, where particles in the fuel can stick to internal pump components and reduce output to the point where the engine stalls while driving. The other covers a much broader range of Honda and Acura vehicles and involves fuel pump failure that can also cause a sudden engine stall on the road. Both fuel pump issues carry the same practical risk: a stalled engine in traffic removes power steering and can make it harder to control or stop the vehicle safely.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel particles can build up inside the fuel pump, reducing how well it works.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control software and replace the fuel pump if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery sensor case may allow water inside, which can cause an electrical short in the battery management system.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive to seal the sensor case, then replace the sensor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
