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2019 Honda Accord HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 94 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Accord Hybrid median · #5 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints945 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid has problems

94 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
Engine270
Forward collision avoidance211
Electrical system161
Fuel/propulsion system90
Fuel system, gasoline80
Service brakes81
Power train61
Vehicle speed control61
Lane departure60
8 other systems131

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

5 recalls

2019 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 →

90%repaired · 2023 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-215 · Mar 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles · 561,061 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
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

2019 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

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid safety ratings

2019 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 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
In owners' words

What Accord Hybrid owners report

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

The vehicle has a documented, severe manufacturing defect involving a cylinder head gasket leak under Honda Service Bulletin 26-006. A certified technician at Honda East Cincinnati confirmed the head gasket leak in writing on September 9, 2026. Prior to this, an independent facility pulled code…
Complaint 11763151 · Sep 9, 2026
Head gasket blown on engine. Burned off coolant so no leaks detected and just showed high temperature to pull over and let engine cool. Could have cause engine fire and/or disabled vehicle while on road. Very expensive fix and dealers who were contacted said they’ve had multiple vehicles repaired…
Complaint 11745966 · Jun 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehilce intermediately misfired due to oil leak. No warning lights were illuminated The vehicle was taken to the local where it was diagnosed the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Complaint 11736267 · May 7, 2026 · 136,000 miles

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