Model year 2026 · Large Cars, Midsize Cars

2026 Honda Accord: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Honda Accord at 31–48 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

31–48

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACCORD HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Honda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Honda Accord recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Honda Accord, newest first.

Tires: Temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA 26V663000 Reported Oct 8, 2026

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. PPW)
Units affected: 4,804 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires: Temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA 26V366000 Reported Jun 4, 2026

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. DOV)
Units affected: 1,048,613 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Honda Accord fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Honda Accord EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Accord	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	29/37/32 mpg	$2,100	276
Accord Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	51/44/48 mpg	$1,400	184
Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	46/41/44 mpg	$1,500	201
Accord SE	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/36/31 mpg	$2,150	283

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Honda Accord crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Honda Accord NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2026 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2026 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Honda Accord owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Accord, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Honda Accord complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	8
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	3
Lane departure: Assist	2
Steering	2
Electrical system	1
Engine	1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	1
Tires	1
Visibility	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Honda Accord model years

Honda Accord by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2025 Accord	32–48 mpg	3	120	5/5
2024 Accord	32–48 mpg	6	231	5/5
2023 Accord	32–48 mpg	9	232	5/5
2022 Accord	26–47 mpg	4	316	5/5
2021 Accord	26–48 mpg	4	293	5/5
2020 Accord	26–48 mpg	6	404	5/5
2019 Accord	26–48 mpg	6	792	5/5
2018 Accord	26–47 mpg	6	2,013	5/5
2017 Accord	21–48 mpg	3	584	5/5
2016 Accord	21–30 mpg	4	612	5/5
2015 Accord	21–47 mpg	6	638	5/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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