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2016 Honda Accord

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
29
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2016 Honda Accord

4 recalls
590 complaints
29 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
590
Complaints citing a crash
32

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V060000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

  • 17V418000high

    Battery sensor problem

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

  • 23V858000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  • 26V332000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consumer complaints

590 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

590
Total
32
Crashes
5
Fires
29
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL158
  • LIGHTING109
  • OTHER81
  • ENGINE67
  • BRAKES30

Notable Issues

590 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 29 reports involve injuries. 32 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)158
lighting problems (headlights, taillights)109
miscellaneous issues81

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

26

City

34

Hwy

29

Comb

Annual cost
$2,050
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V332000

    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V858000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V060000

    Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 17V418000

    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.