2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

5 recalls — 283 complaints — 20 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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 requiremen... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 thi... Read more

32 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable ... Read more

256,603 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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 se... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

121 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

720,810 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.

19 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

283 total complaints 11 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	45
POWER TRAIN	27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	25
STEERING	21
SERVICE BRAKES	20
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	13
AIR BAGS	12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	10

Incident date: Oct 21, 2024

From the beginning of my lease, the vehicle experienced repeated malfunctions of its safety and proximity sensor systems, including warning alerts and sensor-related failures. The vehicle was taken multiple times to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnosis and repair. Despite these repeated ser... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 21, 2024

Warning lamps messages says so many things not available dash board crazy with at least 10 messages not working

Incident date: Oct 21, 2024

Crash

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

Recall 24V-896, cannot be repaired, no repair timeline in site, vehicle is coding and dealership has confirmed code. Driving cruise will turn off and braking system becomes difficult and unstable. Warning systems come one. Dealership attempted to repair but manufacture advised they were not allowed ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant, and there was white smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local indep... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2025

Airbags failed to deploy. I was involved in a hit and run accident. Vehicle has not been inspected. I had a recall done on it with paperwork confirming it was fixed. I have 4 herniated discs in my back and neck.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 26, 2025

pistons replaced at 40000 miles due to technical service bulletin , now Active engine management lifters failed causing complete engine replacement , due to wiped cam and lifters and metal contamination. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2024

air bag light illumination on occasion, ford confirmed and suggested $1000 repair. seems like a safety issue that is a manufacturer defect. vehicle has been maintained and rear seat rarely used.

Incident date: Aug 11, 2025

The wire that causes the car to crank start burning that in the wiring hardness. which it make the car hard to crank

Incident date: Aug 11, 2025

The wire that causes the car to crank start burning that in the wiring hardness. which it make the car hard to crank

Incident date: Aug 14, 2025

My lane assist camera is not functioning and Volkswagen is telling me the part is now obsolete and can't be repaired. It is part #7p6907217bxz1y. I took it to Pompano Volkswagen on 4/4/24 and have been waiting for the part which has been out of stock and they (Gunther Volkswagen since Pompano closed... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2025

Driving on expressway with cruise control engaged, approx 76 mph. Cruise control would not disengage by braking, canceling or turning off system. I was able to brake with the cruise fighting to accelerate the vehicle. The brakes were smoking and smelled burning during the incident. Drove approx 1/4 ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2025

Vehicle Power Loss and System Malfunctions I am writing to formally express my concern regarding a recurring and potentially dangerous issue with my vehicle, 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. Twice while driving, the vehicle suddenly shut down on the freeway and completely lost power. In both cases, I was... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2025

I was driving at 40mph on a town road on a dry, sunny day when, without warning, the brakes slammed on extremely forcefully, almost to a full stop, and a big triangle showed on the dashboard with the words COLLISION WARNING. I don’t recall if there was an audible alarm or not. The warning disapp... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2024

Car was charging, when we got in the car it tell is there is a potential risk of fire. Recall has not been address since last year.

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

•Rapid oil loss — topped off every 1–2 weeks •Engine misfires, check engine light •Spark plug fouling and performance loss •Repeated advice to “just refill oil” and “wait for failure” •Unsafe to drive, especially as a working single mom

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

The coolant bypass valuve has failed. There looks to be a class action lawsuit currently underway.

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

Right brake caliper sticking intermittently, causing massive vibration in steering wheel and a caliper too hot to touch. In doing research on the Chevy Bolt forum, there were many people talking about this issue. In fact, GM issued a TSB about this issue, but when I entered my VIN in the GM site, it... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

Lost all power and the warning light came on concerning brake system failure. The car came to a complete stop and would not accellerate, so had to shut down the system and restart in the middle of the road and luckily was able to drive home with only a brake light illuminated. There is definitely ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2025

Engine misfires while driving. OBD 2 codes P0016 and P0017 indicates bad balance shaft. Common defect in these cars. Very expensive repair needed.

Incident date: May 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the parking brake was independently activated. The brake warning light was illuminated. Several local dealers were contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

I got my car has a lease July 2023. After notifying the sales rep that I will be taking my car to Alaska, he reassured me that Lithia dealership will be able to service my car. When I call to get my car worked on, no Lithia dealer can help me. Alfa Romeo customer service has confirmed they will NOT... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

Incident date: May 26, 2025

Truck has been making a clunking sound for over a year and has gotten worse. Recently took to Jim’s Transmission to have transmission evaluated. Have been told that transmission needs to have a rebuild or new transmission $4500-6000. The truck has just over 67000 miles on it. Understand that t... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2025

I was driving on the highway yesterday when all of a sudden several errors flashed on my dashboard, and my gas pedal stopped working. When I pulled over, I noticed an error code that read: "Brake System Problem. Brake performance may be reduced". Not only did I lose all acceleration control, but the... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2025

Turn signals way too low in rear of car. Hard to see by others that are close. When have. Bike rack on, it blocks turn signals. Hyundai needs to add turn signals to upper rear brake lights.

Incident date: May 8, 2025

On 5/8/25 when the light turned green at the stop light, my car shut down while the gear was on drive. It immediately came back on with the dashboard showing warnings for the (TPMS), brakes system, stability system, among others. I accelerated while on drive but the car did not move forward. I turne... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2025

I was driving in the rain on the highway and engine light started flashing!

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

Engine locked up

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

instrument panel warning light w/driver & air bag is on! Stopped by the Honda Dealer & was told It wasn’t safe for me to drive for if I got into an accident the bag wouldn’t work! I’m [XXX] & drive in traffic to shop! They told me it would be expensive just to check it. I don’t feel I have d... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2023

Strong smell of fuel after a hot day. This is a new vehicle purchased new on 2024. No warning lights On dashboard. After reading a few threads about the same situation on newer highlanders it seems like it's being ignored.

Incident date: Mar 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that occasionally while his wife was driving in rainy or snowy conditions, the check power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after it had stopped raining or snowing, the vehicle regained power steering functionality... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to emit smoke from the head gasket and from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact contacted the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the s... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2025

I am filing a formal complaint against Subaru of America regarding a safety defect in my 2023 Subaru Ascent (VIN: [XXX] ) and their failure to honor warranty and recall obligations. Subaru issued recall TSB 06-92-24 to address front brake vibration by replacing rotors and pads with upgraded parts. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Vehicle Mileage: 29,200 miles Involved Honda Dealership: McGrath Honda, St. Charles, IL Details of Your Inquiry: I am seeking assistance regarding an ongoing issue with my 2023 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid. The first time I noticed this issue was in the su... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

Engine failure due to bearing wear per independent service center diagnostic. States that engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced. There was no forewarning of this engine failure. I believe this issue is subject to ongoing investigation PE25001.

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving on a main road at 30 MPH, the power steering assist became disabled, and the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Nov 29, 2024

RCM_a021 alert: Front left safety restraint system fault. Seems like an issue caused by seat movement back & forth.

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Mar 17, 2025

At 56000 miles and 5 years 40 days, the transmission started downshifting roughly from 8 to 7. Apparently this is a common issue with the explorers. Ford extended the warranty to 5 years or 60000 miles, so by driving the car conservatively and not beating on it we inadvertently helped the transmis... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

I was driving the truck and the wheels seized up. Making me skid. Luckily I wasn’t driving fast. So I looked up what could cause this and it stated it was the lead frame sensor. Before I could get it into the dealership for repairs the truck downshifted several more times. I was able to find ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2025

Racetrack taillight got water inside of it. Full Rear taillight is now not functioning and I have no brake lights.

Incident date: Feb 6, 2025

Racetrack taillight got water inside of it. Full Rear taillight is now not functioning and I have no brake lights.

Incident date: Feb 6, 2025

The yellow brake System Light illuminates on my dash. . I took my car to the Dealership immediately after the Brake System notification illuminated and the Dealer said they don't know how or why. I have a photo of the illuminated yellow light. My Electronic brake doesn't engage correctly when my car... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2025

Vehicle stalled while driving. Causing sudden loss of engine power and related functions such as power steering. Cause was do to water intrusion from rear window leaking on to a control module RF Module. The leak is common in thousands of ram trucks over several years. They’ve attempted to addr... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2023

Engine cam tower oil leak due to the manufacturer's inadequate assembly of the engine parts. The mating surfaces were not adequately prepared and/or application of a contaminated sealant did not adhere to the surfaces creating a small oil leak that eventually became larger and finally noticed. The ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2023

While driving at speeds between 3-70 MPH, the vehicle will intermittently display multiple warning lamps along with having an immediate loss of motive power (go into LIMP mode). When this occurs, the car must be coasted over to the side of the road & restarted typically twice to clear all of the da... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2023

CDF drum failure

Incident date: Feb 22, 2025

The inside ceiling appears wet after it rains. It has a main sunroof and 3 other ones. It appears to leak due to several wet places on ceiling. .

Incident date: Feb 22, 2025

Car will stop running and not start back up when stopped at a light or stop sign sometimes. I have started driving with the auto start stop off because I will be stuck at a light or stop sign because it will power off but not come back on again. This has occurred several times. The dealership told m... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

2023 Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	9.5%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	51.0	44.0	48.0	Regular	$1,400

CO2 Emissions: 184.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	7
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accord FHEVs & CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the a??Emissions System Warninga?? Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with DTC P2101 (Throttle

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Techline - If you have a customer with a CR-V Hybrid/Accord Hybrid with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) and check engine light is illuminated), they may notice a slight vibration (misfire) from the engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Some 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 deceleration.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the display audio volume knob being inoperable for controlling the volume or turning the system on/off. To be

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Some customers may experience the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminating when rapidly decelerating from a high vehicle speed due to fluid aeration occuring in the e-CVT under high-g rapid deceleration.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The vehicle may experience a no start condition, low speed rough idle, engine RPM hunting, or have the following DTCs set P0017 (Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor B and Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Correlation) or P0339

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The telematics control unit has a parasitic draw that causes a dead 12 volt battery due to the telematics control unit failing to properly complete the provisioning process. This causes the unit to stay active, and drain

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - Affected vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly machined engine block at the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) mounting location. Improper manufacturing of the engine block at this location may prevent accurate CKP mea

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Service Bulletin - Some customers experienced a software error for code D015. A software issue is causing an internal error in the Infotainment Control Unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Some customers experienced a software error for code D015. A software issue is causing an internal error in the Infotainment Control Unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Some customers experience the following errors: DTC B2B05-92 and Code K201. These errors will prevent System Updates from functioning.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - Some customers experience the following errors: DTC U1803 and Code TT06. A software issue is causing an internal Ethernet error in the CAN Gateway Unit (CGW).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - A software issue is causing an internal error in the Infotainment Control Unit.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Service Bulletin - A software issue is causing an internal error in the Infotainment Control Unit.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - While transitioning from Hybrid mode (engine on) to EV mode, the PGM-FI ECU adjusts the crank position for best location of engine start. A software programming error during this transition results in the PGM-FI ECU reset

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2023 Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. When the vehicle transitions from hybrid mode (engine on) to EV mode the FI-ECU may reset due to a softw

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service News - Some customers are experience the following errors that have no effect on the drivability or operation of the vehicle. A software issue is causing an internal Ethernet error in the CAN Gateway Unit.

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA ACCORD HYBRID across all model years (2014–2025).

31 Total Recalls

1,164 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

59 Reported Crashes

21 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	41	View
2024	3	131	View
2023 (current)	5	283
2022	1	81	View
2021	3	64	View
2020	5	62	View
2019	5	129	View
2018	4	161	View
2017	2	69	View
2016	0	1	View
2015	1	64	View
2014	1	34	View
2007	0	1	View
2005	0	43	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View
FIT	348	2,698	View

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

Safety Technology

EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

Most Affected Components

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID — All Years Overview

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID — Year by Year

Other HONDA Models