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2018 Honda Accord HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Accord Hybrid median · #4 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints1166 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid has problems

116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine250
Electrical system201
Fuel/propulsion system140
Service brakes131
Forward collision avoidance131
Fuel system, gasoline100
Steering90
Vehicle speed control94
Power train70
10 other systems281

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

31%repaired · 2026 Q3

Occupant classification: front passenger

New

Recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles · 30,654 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2025 Q1

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 23V-158 · Mar 9, 2023 · 448,613 vehicles · 336,696 repaired

Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2022 Q4

Sensing system: camera

Recall 20V-771 · Dec 10, 2020 · 737,233 vehicles · 646,252 repaired

Risk. Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other Accord Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord Hybrid median. How we score

'05'07'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid safety ratings

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  2. Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingEA24002 · still open
    Open
  3. Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingPE22003 · closed Apr 18, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What Accord Hybrid owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving on a bridge at under 20 mph, the vehicle's head gasket failed, causing the engine to overheat and coolant to leak from within the engine. The vehicle threw diagnostic trouble code P2601 and immediately entered "limp mode," severely cutting engine power and vehicle speed. Because this…
Complaint 11761032 · Aug 31, 2026
On 2-252026 my wife and I were driving on highway I-15 in California when the car started to accelerate, decelerate and jerk and the engine light came on. It was very scary because we were on a major highway driving around 60 MPH and cars were behind us when the deceleration happened. We could have…
Complaint 11746562 · Jun 25, 2026
While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph with my child in the vehicle during rush-hour on May 21, 2026, my 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring (105,746 miles) suddenly dropped speed, and began backfiring and stopped responding to the gas pedal. The check engine light flashed and the…
Complaint 11746305 · Jun 24, 2026

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