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2023 Honda Accord

HybridGas
Large Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
36 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA224
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA48 mpg
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The 2023 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 48 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 224 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Accord HybridHybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 216V Li-Ion514448$1,300
Accord Hybrid Sport/TouringHybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 259V Li-Ion464144$1,400
AccordGasFWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo293732$1,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46364, 46358, 46363.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
●moderate

Tires

DOV
1,048,613 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.RiskA detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V366000reported Jun 4, 2026Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
▲high

Seats

ONC, KND, BNE, ZNF
32 vehicles
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."RiskA loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
NHTSA campaign 26V054000reported Jan 29, 2026Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
○minor

Electrical System

TN2
256,603 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V785000reported Nov 13, 2025Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
▲high

Seats

121 vehicles
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."RiskAn unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign 24V859000reported Nov 14, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

PJW
720,810 vehicles
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
NHTSA campaign 24V763000reported Oct 14, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

KGC, KGD
2,490,460 vehicles
ProblemHonda (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.RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000reported Dec 18, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
▲high

Seat Belts

MG7, NG5
303,770 vehicles
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."RiskA seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
NHTSA campaign 23V782000reported Nov 21, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
▲high

Power Train

NFG, HFF
19 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
NHTSA campaign 23V588000reported Aug 17, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA defect investigations

Seat Belts — Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate closed

On April 4, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ24006 to investigate American Honda Motor Co.’s (Honda’s) proposed remedy for recall 23V-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23V-782 on November 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (MY) 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Honda Accord Hybrid, and Honda HR-V vehicles. Recall 23V-782 states that the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioner assemblies may have been manufactured without a rivet that secures the pretensioner quick connector and wire plate. Recall documentation states that seat belt pretensioner assemblies that are missing the rivet will not properly restrain the occupant

Opened Apr 4, 2024 · closed Mar 26, 2025 · action RQ24006

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
224complaints filed

12 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 42 · 2024: 80 · 2025: 64 · 2026: 38

Most-cited components

Electrical System72
Service Brakes61
Forward Collision Avoidance60
Engine42
Unspecified38
Fuel/Propulsion System22

What owners describe

“I purchased a new 2023 Honda Accord from Woodland Hills Honda on 1/20/24. On 1/23/24, I pull into my garage after driving home from work and turn off the car. I get out to an overwhelming smell of gasoline. I inspect the car for visible leaks, which I don’t see, but the gasoline fumes kept growing and spreading throu…”Jan 31, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“My car makes a weird sound when it gets to a full stop. The dealerships identified the issue but need help fixing it. I and the dealership have contacted Hoda customer service, but they are not willing to fix the problem. This may be a safety threat. I have 3 technician report backing the same and attaching the last on…”Jan 16, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“There is a major design issue with the two front seats on this vehicle in that they are too low. I am five feet four inches tall and my wife is five feet two inches tall and I can barely see over the driver's side front windscreen having adjusted the seat to it's maximum height. The passenger seat has no adjustable lev…”Dec 27, 2023 · Seats · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Accord model years

A

2026 Honda Accord

1 recalls · 5 complaints

A

2025 Honda Accord

2 recalls · 102 complaints

D

2024 Honda Accord

5 recalls · 216 complaints

D

2022 Honda Accord

4 recalls · 295 complaints

D

2021 Honda Accord

4 recalls · 275 complaints

F

2020 Honda Accord

6 recalls · 395 complaints

F

2019 Honda Accord

6 recalls · 771 complaints

F

2018 Honda Accord

6 recalls · 1,982 complaints

C

2017 Honda Accord

3 recalls · 579 complaints

D

2016 Honda Accord

4 recalls · 600 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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