NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 614 owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord (including the hybrid).
Recalled components: air bags, fuel system, and electrical system. Most-described problem: headlight or exterior light problems (75 complaints, 12%). Most-reported area: electrical system (202 complaints, 33%; median mileage when it happened: 46,000).
More complaints than a typical Accord year
The 2016 drew 202 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 180 for a typical Accord year.
Years to avoid: 2013 and 2018. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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.
The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles.
NHTSA listing: ACCORD. Honda campaign KG0.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2016 Honda Accord.
What owners report
Owners have filed 614 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Accord. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Headlight or exterior light problems75 · 12%
Median 38,000 miles at failure, from 51 reports with mileage
Backup camera problems29 · 5%
Won't start28 · 5%
Median 37,000 miles at failure, from 19 reports with mileage
Stalling or shutting off27 · 4%
Median 74,000 miles at failure, from 16 reports with mileage
Median 46,000 miles at failure, from 63 reports with mileage
Exterior lighting128 · 21%
Median 40,000 miles at failure, from 87 reports with mileage
Engine44 · 7%
Median 36,000 miles at failure, from 17 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system39 · 6%
Median 44,200 miles at failure, from 16 reports with mileage
Brakes33 · 5%
Steering31 · 5%
Median 21,900 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Powertrain29 · 5%
Median 28,800 miles at failure, from 16 reports with mileage
Unknown or other131 · 21%
Median 16,800 miles at failure, from 34 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Honda Accord recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2016 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Accord drew the most (456) and the 2016 drew 202.
Owner complaints
2016: 614 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Honda Accord
Model year
Complaints
2010
581
2011
296
2012
374
2013
1,427
2014
1,012
2015
642
2016
614
2017
585
2018
2,016
2019
794
2020
409
2021
295
2022
321
2023
235
2024
235
2025
125
2026
16
Safety recalls
2016: 4 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Honda Accord
Model year
Recalls
2010
12
2011
9
2012
8
2013
5
2014
5
2015
6
2016
4
2017
3
2018
6
2019
6
2020
6
2021
4
2022
4
2023
9
2024
6
2025
3
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 614 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda Accord, the problems described most are headlight or exterior light problems (75), backup camera problems (29), and the engine not starting (28). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2016 Honda Accord safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2016 Honda Accord earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2016 Honda Accord?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2016 Honda Accord.
How do I check if my Accord has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.