NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 321 owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Accord (including the hybrid). It has 1 open investigation that names this model year.
Head gasket: warranty extended, not recalled. Honda covers the cylinder head gasket of the 2022 Accord 1.5-liter turbo and Accord Hybrid for 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first (bulletins 26-003 and 26-006). 18 of the 321 complaints to NHTSA about the 2022 Accord mention a head gasket. Every car in Honda's head gasket warranty extension, and what the dealer does
Recalled components: air bags, fuel system, and brakes. Most-described problem: infotainment or touchscreen failures (64 complaints, 20%). Most-reported area: electrical system (120 complaints, 37%).
Fewer complaints than a typical Accord year
The 2022 drew 99 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 180 for a typical Accord year. It is not picked as a best year: it is named in an open NHTSA investigation.
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.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can 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 March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021CR-V,CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles.
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.
A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles.
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 has opened 1 investigation that names the 2022 Honda Accord; it is still open. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking
Engineering analysis EA24002Open since Apr 15, 2024
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic… NHTSA's full summary
An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 321 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Accord. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Most named: automatic emergency braking (69); warnings (21)
Engine38 · 12%
Brakes29 · 9%
Fuel and propulsion system19 · 6%
Steering17 · 5%
Lane departure systems14 · 4%
Most named: assist (10); warning (3)
Unknown or other88 · 27%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Honda Accord recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2022 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 2022 drew 99.
Owner complaints
2022: 321 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
2022: 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 321 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Accord, the problems described most are infotainment or touchscreen failures (64), overheating or coolant loss (20), and misfires or rough running (17). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2022 Honda Accord safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2022 Honda Accord earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2022 Honda Accord?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 open investigation that names the 2022 Honda Accord: inadvertent automatic emergency braking (EA24002, opened Apr 15, 2024). An investigation is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
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.
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