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2023 Honda Accord: Too new to judge

The 2023 Honda Accord has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.7× the rate other Accord years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the brakes (27% of complaints).

Complaint index
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rated after five years
Complaints
225
in 47 months so far
Recalls
8
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11th generation, 2023–today (first year of the generation; redesign years often run worse) · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2023 Honda Accord EX

Photo: 2023 Honda Accord EX · Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Brakes27% · 61 complaints
  2. Electrical32% · 71 complaints · median 13,000 miles
  3. Driver assistance24% · 53 complaints
  4. Engine19% · 42 complaints
  5. Fuel and propulsion17% · 39 complaints · median 13,000 miles
  6. Steering13% · 29 complaints
  7. Powertrain10% · 22 complaints
  8. Speed control8% · 17 complaints
  9. Seats and belts6% · 14 complaints
  10. Wheels and tires3% · 6 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Brakes

Many owners describe their Accord suddenly losing power, brakes, or steering while driving, often with a cluster of warning lights and a message to see the dealer. Dealers frequently could not reproduce the problem, though some cleared codes or updated software, and a few owners mention a recall or service bulletin.

Warning signs:
Owners describe dashboard warnings for brake system, stability, steering, and cruise control appearing together, sometimes with stalling, limp mode, or sudden deceleration.
What shops did:
Owners report dealers often could not duplicate or diagnose the issue, sometimes clearing codes, updating software, or replacing a battery, camera, or brake switch without lasting resolution.

“the "Power Train Failure" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20 MPH. The emergency braking system began activating.”

“moving away from the pumps, the pedal sank to the floor. I pumped the brakes several times and was able to stop the car.”

Driver assistance

Owners describe their Accords suddenly and unexpectedly braking hard or shutting off driver-assistance systems, sometimes with no obstacle present, which several found frightening on highways. Dealers frequently could not recreate or permanently fix the issue despite repeated visits and part replacements.

Warning signs:
Owners describe dashboard warnings for brake system, EPS, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation, sometimes with steering shake, stalling, or sudden deceleration.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate the problem, cleared codes, reset software, or replaced parts such as cameras, sensors, or steering racks, with some issues recurring afterward.

“Cruise control will apply brakes when lane ahead is clear. This happens multiple times per trip, every trip.”

“car slammed on the brakes with no apparent obstruction in the path of the vehicle.”

Electrical

Owners describe their Accords suddenly losing power or shutting off while driving, often with a cascade of warning lights for brakes and steering. Many say dealers struggled to diagnose or permanently fix the issue, and some mention related recalls or software updates.

Warning signs:
Many owners report multiple dashboard warning lights (brake, steering, TPMS, ADAS) illuminating together, stiff or reduced steering, and reduced braking or acceleration just before or during the failure.
What shops did:
Owners report dealers often could not replicate or diagnose the issue, sometimes clearing codes, updating software, replacing a 12-volt battery, or citing recall campaigns without completing repairs.
Mileage:
most between 10,000 and 30,000 miles, among 6 complaints that give it

“the gas pedal on my 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid stopped responding mid-drive with no warning while going uphill at 25mph”

“the vehicle will intermittently display multiple warning lamps along with having an immediate loss of motive power (go into LIMP mode)”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (8)

Check a VIN on NHTSA ›
  • NHTSA 26V366000June 20261,048,613 vehicles

    Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

    Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 26V054000January 202632 vehicles

    Seats: critical fasteners

    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.

  • NHTSA 25V785000November 2025256,603 vehicles

    Electrical system: propulsion system: hybrid management: power control unit/module (HPCU): software

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V859000November 2024121 vehicles

    Seats: critical fasteners

    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.

  • NHTSA 24V763000October 2024720,810 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

  • NHTSA 23V858000December 20232,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

  • NHTSA 23V782000November 2023303,770 vehicles

    Seat belts: front

    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.

  • NHTSA 23V588000August 202319 vehicles

    Power train: automatic transmission: internal: cvt

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Honda sent NHTSA 116 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2023 Accord. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • A26-037 · May 2026Over The Air - Due to a software programming issue of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU, also referred to as TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio…
  • AATS30566 · April 2026Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.
  • AEBM03262026906 · March 2026Dealer Message - Due to a software programming issue of the telematics control unit (TCU/TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio display.
  • AEBM02202026901 · February 2026Over The Air - Due to a software programming issue of the telematics control unit (TCU/TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio display.
  • A25-069 · August 2025When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image.
  • AA29051 · August 2025Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit.
  • ATI&05222025901 · May 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • A23-083 · November 2023Some customers may experience the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminating when rapidly decelerating from a high vehicle speed due to Fluid aeration occurring in the e-CVT under high-g rapid…

All 2023 Accord bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2023 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2023 Honda Accord has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.7× the rate other Accord years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Accord years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2023 Accord problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the brakes (27%), the electrical system (32%) and driver-assistance features and cameras (24%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2023 Honda Accord been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Accord, the most recent in June 2026 (tires). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. The 2023 Honda Accord on NHTSA.gov · How we rate