2023 Honda Accord recalls and problems

The 2023 Honda Accord has 5 safety recalls and 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
91
Crashes / fires
8 / 3
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Honda Accord vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Honda Accord recalls

Recall 26V-054: Seats

Reported Jan 29, 2026 · 32 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.

Recall 24V-859: Seats

Reported Nov 14, 2024 · 121 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Recall 24V-763: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Oct 14, 2024 · 720,810 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Recall 23V-858: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Recall 23V-782: Seat Belts

Reported Nov 21, 2023 · 303,770 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

2023 Honda Accord problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance35
Electrical System24
Unknown or Other18
Steering17
Service Brakes15
Engine11
Lane Departure11
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Seats4
Suspension4
Seat Belts3
Back Over Prevention3

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 17
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 10
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 7
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 6
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 3
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 2
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Honda Accord complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Nov 9, 2026
Steering wheel “sticks” while on a straight road, at highway speed, when making slight corrections from left to right. Problem appears to be getting worse requiring more force to overcome “sticking”.
Lane Departure · reported Nov 1, 2026
The car was recalled for a software update involving the IMC. The update was completed on XXX. Since that time none of the software components work. I cannot use Google assist. I cannot use the saved information before the update. Many other issues that were not present prior to the update. I have gone back 6 times to the Honda dealer (Brilliance Honda in [XXX]) each time they look it over and say it will download something once I get home. It never downloads anything and I have to reschedule yet another appointment. Also one associate wanted me to sign an invoice for $189.00 but said there…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 26, 2026
The vehicle's infotainment system displays an OTA software update error message on every startup. Honda dealerships are unable to address this issue without further intervention and software updates from Honda corporate. Dealer has stated that this issue may interfere with reliable over-the-air software updates, including any potential safety-related updates delivered through this OTA system.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 24, 2026
While driving on interstate highway at normal highway speed car sun roof glass shattered without being impacted by anything to my knowledge. Due to the cover being pulled closed the glass did not rain down into passenger compartment but otherwise it could have.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 18, 2026
Description: This is my second NHTSA complaint regarding unprompted automatic emergency braking in this vehicle. While driving at normal speed on [XXX], with no obstacle, pedestrian, or vehicle ahead, the vehicle's forward collision system activated without warning — audible alert sounded followed by the vehicle automatically applying hard braking and coming to an abrupt stop in the roadway. There was no obstruction, stopped traffic, or hazard present to justify the activation. I had 4 passengers in the vehicle at the time, including two children. The vehicle came to a sudden, forceful stop…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Honda Accord: 26V-054 (seats), 24V-859 (seats), 24V-763 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V-858 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V-782 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Honda Accord?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (35 reports), followed by electrical system (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,200 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.