Honda Accord years to avoid (and the best years)

9,089 NHTSA owner complaints and 34 recalls across 16 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

Compared with: Honda Civic, Toyota Camry

9,089complaints
34recalls
456reported crashes
65reported fires
430reported injuries
7reported deaths

Which Honda Accord years should you avoid?

By NHTSA owner complaints, the Honda Accord years to avoid are 2018, 2013 and 2014. The typical Honda Accord year has 453 complaints on file.

2018: 1,876 complaints, 4.1 times the typical year. Most reported problem: Blown head gasket.
2013: 1,420 complaints, 3.1 times the typical year. Most complaints name the steering (35% of complaints) and the electrical system (29% of complaints).
2014: 980 complaints, 2.2 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (39% of complaints) and the engine (19% of complaints).

What are the best Honda Accord years?

The Honda Accord years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2023 (85), 2021 (230) and 2022 (244). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	vs typical year	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2025	84	0.2×	0	5	11	Few red flags	Steering
2024	141	0.3×	3	9	5	Few red flags	Steering
2023	85	0.2×	5	7	4	Few red flags	Electrical system
2022	244	0.5×	4	5	7	Few red flags	Electrical system
2021	230	0.5×	4	14	8	Few red flags	Electrical system
2020	357	0.8×	5	14	11	Some concerns to check	Forward collision avoidance system
2019	688	1.5×	6	25	28	Some concerns to check	Engine
2018	1,876	4.1×	6	35	39	Approach with caution	Blown head gasket
2017	534	1.2×	3	38	23	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2016	601	1.3×	4	32	29	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2015	601	1.3×	4	37	33	Some concerns to check	Electrical system
2014	980	2.2×	4	52	52	Approach with caution	Electrical system
2013	1,420	3.1×	5	67	59	Approach with caution	Steering
2012	372	0.8×	8	46	44	Some concerns to check	Seats
2011	296	0.7×	9	33	32	Some concerns to check	Airbags
2010	580	1.3×	13	37	45	Some concerns to check	Airbags

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 2,671 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain605 (23%)
Electrical & infotainment576 (22%)
Brakes454 (17%)
Airbags & seat belts320 (12%)
Steering, suspension & tires306 (11%)

Recalls (34)

Airbags · 26V332000 · May 2026 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 26V054000 · Jan 2026 · model year 2023
A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Transmission · 25V422000 · Jun 2025 · model year 2013
A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Safety · 24V859000 · Nov 2024 · model years 2023, 2024
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 24V763000 · Oct 2024 · model years 2023, 2024
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 24V064000 · Feb 2024 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 23V858000 · Dec 2023 · model years 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 23V782000 · Nov 2023 · model years 2023, 2024
A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Brakes · 23V430000 · Jun 2023 · model year 2022
Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Seat belts · 23V158000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2018, 2019
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Seat belts · 21V900000 · Nov 2021 · model year 2021
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fuel system · 21V215000 · Mar 2021 · model years 2019, 2020
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 20V769000 · Dec 2020 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 20V771000 · Dec 2020 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 20V314000 · May 2020 · model years 2018, 2019
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 19V502000 · Jun 2019 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 19V378000 · May 2019 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 19V060000 · Jan 2019 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Airbags · 18V661000 · Sep 2018 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Safety · 18V629000 · Sep 2018 · model year 2018
If the rearview camera display does not show what is behind the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 18V268000 · Apr 2018 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Airbags · 18V042000 · Jan 2018 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 17V545000 · Aug 2017 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system · 17V418000 · Jun 2017 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 17V030000 · Jan 2017 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 16V346000 · May 2016 · model years 2010, 2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 16V056000 · Feb 2016 · model year 2010
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Engine · 15V121000 · Mar 2015 · model years 2014, 2015
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 13V297000 · Jul 2013 · model year 2013
An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Airbags · 12V030000 · Feb 2012 · model year 2012
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Transmission · 11V395000 · Aug 2011 · model year 2010
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
Electrical system · 11V004000 · Jan 2011 · model year 2010
AN ENGINE STALL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Suspension · 10V640000 · Dec 2010 · model years 2010, 2011
LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Safety · 09E063000 · Nov 2009 · model year 2010
THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.