Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Accord hybrid, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes15
- Electrical system9
- Unknown or other7
- Engine6
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Electronic stability control (esc)4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Steering3
- Visibility/wiper3
- Structure2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 5.0 L/100 km (about 47 mpg US), CO₂ 114 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 2017 Honda Accord hybrid: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10203824 | Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). On your 2017 Accord Hybrid, the brake tandem motor cylinder may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater is able to enter the motor due to small gaps in the motor cover that result from issues in the manufacturing process. If the brake tandem motor cylinder enters into failsafe mode, instrument panel indicators w |
| 10177396 | Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase. |
| 10171978 | Owner Notification Letter - On some Accord Hybrid models, the brake tandem motor cylinder may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater is able to enter the motor due to small gaps in the motor cover that result from issues in the manufacturing process. If the brake tandem motor cylinder enters into failsafe mode, instrument panel indicators will come on to alert the driver and there will be an increase in brake pedal travel during braking. |
| 10171184 | Service Bulletin - The brake tandem motor cylinder on certain vehicles may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater is able to enter the motor due to small gaps in the motor cover that result from issues in the manufacturing process. If the brake tandem motor cylinder enters into failsafe mode, instrument panel indicators will come on to alert the driver and there will be an increase in brake pedal travel during braking. |
| 10170783 | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. |
| 10170611 | Dealer Message - Today, American Honda is announcing a Product Update for certain 2017 Accord Hybrid vehicles due to improperly manufactured brake tandem motor cylinders (TMOC) that, under certain conditions, may cause the vehicle to operate in a failsafe mode. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. |
| 10170609 | Service Bulletin - The brake tandem motor cylinder on certain vehicles may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater is able to enter the motor due to small gaps in the motor cover that result from issues in the manufacturing process. If the brake tandem motor cylinder enters into failsafe mode, instrument panel indicators will come on to alert the driver and there will be an increase in brake pedal travel during braking. |
| 10169975 | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. |
| 10169498 | Dealer Message - Effective immediately, we will begin collecting the headlights listed on the Service Bulletin A19-042, Warranty Extension: Daytime Running Lights LEDs. |
| 10169057 | Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase. This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law. |
| 10167690 | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. |
| 10167689 | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. |
| 10166785 | ServiceNews Article - Is the BRAKE and/or BRAKE SYSTEM indicator on with DTC P1E4D-00 (motor angle signal malfunction)? Our initial investigation points to the motor assembly on the tandem motor cylinder. |
| 10166434 | ServiceNews Article - Is the MIL on with DTC P1E4D-00 (motor angle signal malfunction)? Our initial investigation points to the motor assembly on the tandem motor cylinder. |
| 10161317 | Owner Notification Letter - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase. |
| 10160545 | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete. |
| 10159030 | Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase. |
| 10158714 | Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase. |
| 10115757 | Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off. |
| 10098910 | "SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - THERES A NEW ENGINE OIL AVAILABLE: HONDA ULTIMATE FULL SYNTHETIC 0W-16 MOTOR OIL (P/N 08798-9062). THIS NEW OIL IS DESIGNED TO FURTHER REDUCE FRICTION AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. IT COMES ONLY IN 1-QUART BOTTLES, AND ALL HONDA DEALERS WERE SHIPPED A CASE OF IT AT THE END OF LAST YEAR." |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation