Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Accord, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system23
- Forward collision avoidance23
- Steering16
- Service brakes15
- Unknown or other15
- Engine11
- Lane departure8
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Seats4
- Seat belts3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 17 2023 Accord vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 11 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Honda Accord failed the safety check 0.51% of the time — 26% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,800 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
1 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025.
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 7.3 L/100 km (about 32 mpg US), CO₂ 171 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.4 | 7.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Honda Accord.
| 2024606 15 Oct 2024 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump could crack and leak fuel. Saf… |
| 2023623 22 Nov 2023 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt pretensioner(s) may be missing a rivet. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner(s) may not work properly in a crash.… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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 2023 Honda Accord: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011792 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11011785 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010556 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010551 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of a visually deformed or mis-set front door run channels. Deformity or mis-set condition may also cause wind noise or window to bind during operation. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010549 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Effciency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010117 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of a visually deformed or mis-set front door run channels. Deformity or mis-set condition may also cause wind noise or window to bind during operation. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009197 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009189 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009176 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of a visually deformed or mis-set front door run channels. Deformity or mis-set condition may also cause wind noise or window to bind during operation. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11008041 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of a visually deformed or mis-set front door run channels. Deformity or mis-set condition may also cause wind noise or window to bind during operation. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007889 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007644 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007642 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of a visually deformed or mis-set front door run channels. Deformity or mis-set condition may also cause wind noise or window to bind during operation. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006816 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006247 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11005267 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11004265 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11001418 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2023-2024 Accords or CR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear door weatherstrip and/or gap seal between the front door and the rear door that is loose, torn or deformed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000274 | Service Bulletin - A complaint of a creaking or squeaking noise coming from the passenger side dash area when the climate control switches from FRESH to RECIRC or RECIRC to FRESH due to a lack of grease applied to the recirculation motor/gear assembly. |
| 10250733 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of the front seat(s) shifting forward and backwards when braking and accelerating. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10249206 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of the front seat(s) shifting forward and backwards when braking and accelerating. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10248671 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Accords with a customer complaint of the front seat(s) shifting forward and backwards when braking and accelerating. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10246400 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Accords with a customer complaint of moisture/condensation in headlight. Customer may also report headlight inop, hazard warning indicators inop and/or turn signal inop, and remote start inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. |
| 10245275 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Accords with a customer complaint of moisture/condensation in headlight. Customer may also report headlight inop, hazard warning indicators inop and/or turn signal inop, and remote start inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. |
| 10244183 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Accords with a customer complaint of moisture/condensation in headlight. Customer may also report headlight inop, hazard warning indicators inop and/or turn signal inop, and remote start inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation