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2026 Honda Accord: Too new to judge

The 2026 Honda Accord has been on the road for 13 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 0.6× the rate other Accord years drew in their first 13 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is driver-assistance features and cameras (31% of complaints).

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rated after five years
Complaints
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Recalls
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11th generation, 2023–today · Updated November 9, 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. Driver assistance31% · 5 complaints
  2. Electrical13% · 2 complaints
  3. Brakes6% · 1 complaints
  4. Steering13% · 2 complaints
  5. Engine6% · 1 complaints
  6. Visibility6% · 1 complaints
  7. Wheels and tires6% · 1 complaints
  8. Other50% · 8 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.

Recalls (2)

Check a VIN on NHTSA ›
  • NHTSA 26V663000October 20264,804 vehicles

    Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. 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 inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge.

  • 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.

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 14 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2026 Accord. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • 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.
  • A26-005 · September 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire.
  • A26-007 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
  • AEBM08262026901 · August 2026Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
  • AEBM05012026902 · May 2026American Honda is announcing a product update for certain 2026 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles shipped with Monroney labels that have incorrect safety ratings and/or transmission country of origin.
  • A26-063 · May 2026Certain 2026 Accord and Accord Hybrid vehicles shipped with incorrect safety ratings and/or country of origin for the transmission on the Monroney Labels.
  • A23-094 · April 2026There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop contacting the top of the front damper…
  • ATI&04022026904 · April 2026Honda is looking for 2023-2026 Accords with a customer complaint of a noise from the instrument panel garnish in the center and passenger vent outlet areas with HVAC system off.

All 2026 Accord bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2026 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2026 Honda Accord has been on the road for 13 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 0.6× the rate other Accord years drew in their first 13 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 2026 Accord problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve driver-assistance features and cameras (31%), the electrical system (13%) and the brakes (6%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2026 Honda Accord been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Honda Accord, the most recent in October 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 November 9, 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 2026 Honda Accord on NHTSA.gov · How we rate