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2016 Honda Accord Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
588Complaints
4Recalls
32Crashes
5Fires
29Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (31.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System184 · 31.3%RecalledRecall 17V418000
Exterior Lighting126 · 21.4%not available
Engine44 · 7.5%not available
Fuel/propulsion System37 · 6.3%RecalledRecall 19V060000 · Recall 23V858000
Service Brakes30 · 5.1%not available
Steering28 · 4.8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM184 · 31.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING126 · 21.4%
Unspecified / other119 · 20.2%
ENGINE44 · 7.5%
SERVICE BRAKES30 · 5.1%
STEERING28 · 4.8%
POWER TRAIN26 · 4.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER26 · 4.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23 · 3.9%

Percentages are the share of the 588 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · 2019 · reported 01/29/2019

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

NHTSA campaign 17V418000 · 2017 · reported 06/29/2017

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V418000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER (VANN YORK HONDA, ([removed]) INSPECTED…”NHTSA complaint 11060671 — filed 01/05/2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN MARCH 2016 HAS BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ALMOST EVERYDAY NO START CONDITION. NEEDS TO BE JUMPED EVERYDAY. HAD THE…”NHTSA complaint 11057742 — filed 12/31/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“JUST FOR THE DAYTIME BULB WE NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT UNIT WHICH WILL COST US $550 TO $850. ITS SUCH A BAD ENGINEERING…”NHTSA complaint 11056169 — filed 12/22/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Accord?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 184 of 588 NHTSA complaints (31.3%), followed by exterior lighting (126), unspecified/other issues (119), engine (44). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda Accord have?

588 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 29 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V060000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Honda Accord's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.