What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Accord?

Owners name steering most often, then unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, electrical and brakes.

Does the 2025 Honda Accord have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count shows 3 recalls, and they are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints are there for the 2025 Honda Accord?

NHTSA has 116 owner complaints on file, and they are unverified reports.

Is the 2025 Honda Accord reliable?

The complaint groups above show where owners report trouble, with steering at the top. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide and not a score.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Accord?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

2025 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 116 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Accord^[1]. Steering is the group named most often, with 47 complaints^[2].

116owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

32–48MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name, biggest first.

Steering. 47 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe clicking, popping or knocking when they turn the wheel, and a pull to the side on the highway. Some say a steering part was replaced and the noise came back.
Unknown or other. 28 complaints^[6]. These reports do not point to one part of the car.
Forward collision avoidance. 17 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the car braking hard on its own with nothing ahead. Others say the safety system did not stop the car when they expected it to.
Electrical system. 16 complaints^[8]. Owners describe warning lights flashing across the dash and the car losing power while driving. Some say a brake warning stayed on after a restart.
Brakes. 16 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a brake warning, a parking brake that engaged by itself, and a car that would not stop as expected.
Lane departure. 10 complaints^[10].
Power train. 7 complaints^[11].
Speed control. 6 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Accord is necessarily included.

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (26V663), October 2026. About 4,804 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (26V366), June 2026. About 1,048,613 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) › Software (25V785), November 2025. About 256,603 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	46 / 41 / 44	$1,500
Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	29 / 37 / 32	$2,100
Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	51 / 44 / 48	$1,400

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	5	5	5	5	9.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Honda Accord with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[18]	192 hp
2025 Honda Accord with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[19]	146 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
ACCORD BASE 4DR SEDAN^[20]	196 in	73 in	57 in	111 in	3,291 lb
ACCORD HYBRID 4DR SEDAN^[21]	196 in	73 in	57 in	111 in	3,488 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Accord model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	543	2
1996	472	1
1997	460	3
1998	1,200	6
1999	1,135	4
2000	1,183	8
2001	922	7
2002	1,050	5
2003	1,987	13
2004	1,018	13
2005	686	15
2006	433	12
2007	525	9
2008	1,520	8
2009	727	10
2010	641	13
2011	311	9
2012	381	8
2013	1,437	6
2014	1,012	5
2015	641	6
2016	611	4
2017	584	3
2018	2,008	6
2019	792	6
2020	403	6
2021	293	4
2022	315	4
2023	230	9
2024	230	6
2025	116	3
2026	13	2

NHTSA's counts for the Accord show 116 complaints and 3 recalls for 2025^[3]. Among the 32 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 30 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (13) and the most are for 2018 (2,008)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Accord?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA^[1]. Steering stands out in the count at 47 complaints^[2]. Brake and collision avoidance reports include crashes and injuries, so they deserve a close look^[7]^[9]. The page also lists 3 recalls for this year^[3]. If you are shopping, test drive the car, listen at low speed with the wheel turned, and check that any open recall work is done.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Accord?: Owners name steering most often, then unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, electrical and brakes^[2]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9].
Does the 2025 Honda Accord have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count shows 3 recalls, and they are listed in the Recalls section of this page^[3].
How many complaints are there for the 2025 Honda Accord?: NHTSA has 116 owner complaints on file, and they are unverified reports^[1].
Is the 2025 Honda Accord reliable?: The complaint groups above show where owners report trouble, with steering at the top^[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide and not a score^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Accord?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda Accord

2007 525 complaints, 9 recalls
2008 1,520 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 641 complaints, 13 recalls
2012 381 complaints, 8 recalls
2013 1,437 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 1,012 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 641 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 611 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 584 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 2,008 complaints, 6 recalls
2025 this page
2026 13 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Honda Accord

Other Honda models from 2025

2025 Honda Civic 105 complaints, 2 recalls
2025 Honda CR-V 289 complaints, 6 recalls
2025 Honda HR-V 47 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Honda Passport 47 complaints, 0 recalls
2025 Honda Ridgeline 101 complaints, 2 recalls

All Honda models

Similar cars from 2025: large cars

2025 BMW 7 Series 2 complaints, 3 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 116 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Accord (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 13 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
47 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Accord model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 51 city / 44 highway / 48 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 11 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the lane departure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V663, filed October 8, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V366, filed June 4, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V785, filed November 13, 2025: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit / Module (Hpcu) › Software. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 46 city / 41 highway / 44 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda Accord with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 192 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda Accord with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 146 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD BASE 4DR SEDAN: length 196 in, width 73 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,291 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD HYBRID 4DR SEDAN: length 196 in, width 73 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 3,488 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Honda Accord: problems, recalls and fuel economy