This page covers 10 recalls, 211 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Honda Accord.
32–48 mpg combined
4.9–7.4 L/100km
Large 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 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord cluster most heavily around the automatic emergency braking system, the engine, and steering. On the driver assistance side, owners frequently report unexpected or erratic forward collision warnings and automatic braking activations, often describing the system triggering without an apparent obstacle. Engine complaints center on misfires, with multiple owners reporting a recurring cylinder misfire, particularly on cylinder 4, that returns after initial repairs involving spark plugs or ignition coils. Steering draws the third-largest volume of reports, with owners describing a clicking or tapping noise from the steering rack during low-speed turns and parking maneuvers; several report bringing the car to dealers multiple times without a lasting fix. A smaller number of owners also mention the electronic parking brake warning light appearing unexpectedly while driving.
211
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Honda Accord has 10 recalls, the most serious involving a high-pressure fuel pump that can crack and leak fuel near potential ignition sources, raising the risk of a fire.
Several recalls only affect hybrid models. The hybrid transmission can lose drive power due to either a manufacturing defect in the electronic transmission or a software error in the integrated control module that causes the system to reset while driving, both of which can lead to a sudden loss of propulsion. On the occupant safety side, the driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly secured, which means the seat could shift during a crash and fail to adequately restrain the driver. The front seatbelt pretensioners on certain vehicles are missing a rivet that holds the quick connector in place, preventing the pretensioner from tightening the belt properly in a crash. There is also a lower-severity recall covering the tire repair kit: if the sealant bottle nozzle is not properly attached to the tire valve, pressure can build inside the bottle and send the cap flying, which could strike whoever is using the kit.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire repair kit nozzle may not attach securely to the tire valve, allowing pressure to build up inside the sealant bottle. This pressure can cause the bottle cap to come off.
What the fix does
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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 →
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the tire repair kit nozzle. Previously used sealant bottles will also be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Pressure can build inside the tire repair kit's sealant bottle during use, causing the cap to come off.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, causing the seat to become loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the integrated control module may cause the CPU to restart while you're driving, which cuts engine power unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Honda dealers will reprogramme the integrated control module CPU software at no cost to fix the issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly fastened, causing the seat to shift or move during vehicle operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly manufactured and could crack, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for inspection and replacement of the fuel pump if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-pressure fuel pump may develop cracks, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure 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 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
The front seat belt pretensioners may lack a rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate, which can cause the pretensioner to fail during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic continuously variable transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause a loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
