Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Honda Accord has problems

702 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
Engine1865
Forward collision avoidance15512
Fuel/propulsion system1177
Electrical system1097
Service brakes828
Fuel system, gasoline770
Power train435
Lane departure332
Vehicle speed control321
20 other systems17522

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

6 recalls

2019 Honda Accord 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 →

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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 →

91%repaired · 2022 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-314 · May 28, 2020 · 135,995 vehicles · 123,588 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing 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.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

72kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 31 engine complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 30% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
12under 30k miles24under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

12 owners mentioned a cost

$4,900median

Middle half: $2,550 – $7,025

Fuel/propulsion system

9 owners mentioned a cost

$2,000median

Middle half: $1,400 – $2,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Accord 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 median. How we score

'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Honda Accord safety ratings

2019 Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2019 Honda Accord frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2019 Honda Accord side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2019 Honda Accord side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • 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, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingEA24002 · still open
    Open
  2. Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingPE22003 · closed Apr 18, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What Accord owners report

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

I purchased my car brand new in July 2019 from Jay Wolfe Honda. I've been having these notifications come up on my dashboard since 2024. The notification Emissions System Problem Power may be reduced see the dealer. I've paid a few diagnostic fees and fixed everything that Jay Wolfe has told me was…
Complaint 11777326 · Nov 11, 2026
Fuel injectors went totally bad at 93,000 miles on a car that has been VERY well taken care of and serviced several times a year. daily driver, no speeding or stunting or anything like that. Got into car and fuel injectors went bad and couldnt accelarate at all, all of the sudden. couldve been VERY…
Complaint 11772096 · Oct 19, 2026
Air conditioning failure: The A/C was blowing warm air on the first day of ownership. • Cooling system failure: The vehicle subsequently experienced overheating issues and left me stranded. • Coolant loss and radiator leak: All Star Honda identified a leaking radiator and found the cooling system…
Complaint 11770836 · Oct 13, 2026

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