Honda Accord 2016 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the Honda Accord 2016 and 609 complaints filed by owners. It has 24% more complaints than the average Honda Accord from 2016–2025 (490 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Honda Accord 2016

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21

What happens

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.

Consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V332000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18

What happens

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.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · 2019-01-29

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Consequence

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V060000

Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 17V418000 · 2017-06-29

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 17V418000

Complaints from other owners

609 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

32 with a crash · 5 with a fire · 29 injuries

Most reported problems on the Honda Accord 2016

• Electrical system: 199 (33% of complaints)
• Exterior lighting: 127 (21% of complaints)
• Engine: 44 (7% of complaints)
• Fuel and propulsion: 39 (6% of complaints)
• Steering: 31 (5% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Honda Accord 2016

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Test headlights, brake lights, turn signals and hazards.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Honda Accord recalls by year

• 2016 : 4 recalls · 609 complaints
• 2017 : 3 recalls · 538 complaints
• 2018 : 6 recalls · 1,890 complaints
• 2019 : 6 recalls · 693 complaints
• 2020 : 5 recalls · 363 complaints
• 2021 : 4 recalls · 239 complaints
• 2022 : 4 recalls · 254 complaints
• 2023 : 5 recalls · 84 complaints
• 2024 : 3 recalls · 146 complaints
• 2025 : 0 recalls · 87 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Honda Accord 2016 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the Honda Accord 2016. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Accord 2016?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (199 of 609 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.