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NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda Accord[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire, or an injury[1].

13owner complaints[1]
2recalls[2]
31–48MPG combined (EPA)[3]
5★NHTSA overall rating[4]

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file group together, biggest first.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 Accord is necessarily included.

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 SE, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[15] 28 / 36 / 31 $2,150
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[3] 51 / 44 / 48 $1,400

Safety ratings

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

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2026 Honda Accord with 1.5L 4-cylinder[18] 192 hp
2026 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 2026 compares with other years

1995: 543 complaints, 2 recalls19951996: 472 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 460 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 1,200 complaints, 6 recalls1999: 1,135 complaints, 4 recalls19992000: 1,183 complaints, 8 recalls2001: 922 complaints, 7 recalls2002: 1,050 complaints, 5 recalls2003: 1,987 complaints, 13 recalls20032004: 1,018 complaints, 13 recalls2005: 686 complaints, 15 recalls2006: 433 complaints, 12 recalls2007: 525 complaints, 9 recalls20072008: 1,520 complaints, 8 recalls2009: 727 complaints, 10 recalls2010: 641 complaints, 13 recalls2011: 311 complaints, 9 recalls20112012: 381 complaints, 8 recalls2013: 1,437 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 1,012 complaints, 5 recalls2015: 641 complaints, 6 recalls20152016: 611 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 584 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 2,008 complaints, 6 recalls2019: 792 complaints, 6 recalls20192020: 403 complaints, 6 recalls2021: 293 complaints, 4 recalls2022: 315 complaints, 4 recalls2023: 230 complaints, 9 recalls20232024: 230 complaints, 6 recalls2025: 116 complaints, 3 recalls2026: 13 complaints, 2 recalls132026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Accord model year. The 2026 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19955432
19964721
19974603
19981,2006
19991,1354
20001,1838
20019227
20021,0505
20031,98713
20041,01813
200568615
200643312
20075259
20081,5208
200972710
201064113
20113119
20123818
20131,4376
20141,0125
20156416
20166114
20175843
20182,0086
20197926
20204036
20212934
20223154
20232309
20242306
20251163
2026132

NHTSA's counts for the Accord show 13 complaints and 2 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 32 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 31 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (13) and the most are for 2018 (2,008)[2]. 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 2026 Accord?

The 2026 Accord has a small complaint record so far, and nothing on file mentions a crash, a fire, or an injury[1]. The biggest group is the unknown or other bucket, so there is no single clear trouble spot[5]. The driver assist stories are worth a look if you plan to test drive one[7]. The page also lists 2 recalls, so check the Recalls section before you buy[2]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Accord?
The largest group is unknown or other, with 8 complaints[5]. Steering, forward collision avoidance, and lane departure each have 2[6][7][8].
Does the 2026 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes. The by-year facts show 2 recalls[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
Is the 2026 Honda Accord reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file and none mention a crash, a fire, or an injury[1]. These are unverified reports.
How many miles per gallon does the 2026 Honda Accord get?
See the Fuel Economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2026 Honda Accord safe?
See the Safety section on this page for the crash test results. None of the 13 complaints mention a crash[1].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda Accord (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Accord model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 8 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 2 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 1 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 26V663, filed October 8, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 26V366, filed June 4, 2026: Tires › Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire. NHTSA recall database
  15. EPA rating for Accord SE, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda Accord with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 192 hp. www.epa.gov
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda Accord with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 146 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. 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
  21. 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.