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2024 Honda Accord problems, complaints & recalls

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NHTSA has received 214 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda Accord, or 80.0 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.90, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #77 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 10% higher; against other Midsize sedans it is 100% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2023-10-16 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 11 days.

214Complaints
80.0Complaints per year on the road
1.9Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls
7.0%Share involving a crash or fire
89Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2023) drew 61.0 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 60.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 152 complaints, 116% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Steering (27.1% of complaints), followed by Electrical (12.6%) and Fuel system (10.3%). Steering complaints are 4.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “steering”, “rack”, “wheel”, “noise” and “gearbox”. 15 reports (7.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 8 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 14 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (44% of incidents). In the last 12 months 89 new complaints were filed, versus 91 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 29% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate” (opened 2024-04-04, closed 2025-03-26).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.9
  • vs. other Honda models1.1
  • vs. other 2024 models2.09
  • vs. other Midsize sedans2.0
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (152)2.16
  • #77 of 89 · 2024Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 2018228.2 per year5.42
  • 2019100.2 per year2.38
  • 202059.0 per year1.4
  • 202148.3 per year1.15
  • 202262.5 per year1.49
  • 202361.0 per year1.45
  • 202480.0 per year1.9
  • 202560.4 per year1.44

Honda Accord problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Steering58 · 27.1% · 4.18×
  • Electrical27 · 12.6% · 0.8×
  • Fuel system22 · 10.3% · 2.39×
  • Interior & equipment21 · 9.8% · 1.09×
  • Engine20 · 9.3% · 0.42×
  • Brakes19 · 8.9% · 1.47×
  • Driver-assist systems13 · 6.1% · 1.06×
  • Body & structure11 · 5.1% · 0.56×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Steering · Common terms in reports

  • steering54
  • rack25
  • wheel32
  • noise20
  • gearbox8
  • clicking10

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • delivery date3
  • expressed3
  • instrument panel4
  • system11
  • assist5
  • attached4

Fuel system · Common terms in reports

  • fuel19
  • system gasoline11
  • gasoline recall8
  • received13
  • notification10
  • reasonable9

Problem areas: Engine · Electrical · Driver-assist systems · Fuel system · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Steering · Airbags & seat belts · Transmission / powertrain · Body & structure · Wheels, tires & suspension

When complaints were filed

2023: 5 5 2023 2024: 67 67 2024 2025: 80 80 2025 2026: 62 62 2026
  • Crashes reported: 12
  • Fires reported: 3
  • Injuries: 8
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr43.5%
  • 1–2 yrs36.9%
  • 2–3 yrs19.6%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 14 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2024 · Midsize sedans

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2024 Chevrolet Malibu3914.60.35
2024 Nissan Altima4115.30.36
2024 Toyota Camry4817.90.43
2024 Hyundai Sonata5420.20.48
2024 Honda Accord21480.01.9

Safety recalls (5)

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Campaign 26V366000 · 2026-06-04

Summary: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE Campaign 25V785000 · 2025-11-13

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 24V859000 · 2024-11-14

Summary: 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."

Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 24V763000 · 2024-10-14

Summary: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT Campaign 23V782000 · 2023-11-21

Summary: 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."

Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

How to check whether your car has an open recall ›

Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Honda Accord?

214 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Accord, or about 80.0 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Honda Accord?

The most common category is Steering, accounting for 27.1% of complaints.

Does the 2024 Honda Accord have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate” (opened 2024-04-04, closed 2025-03-26).

Is the 2024 Honda Accord still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 89 new complaints were filed, versus 91 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

How does the 2024 Honda Accord compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 214 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda Accord, or 80.0 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.90, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #77 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 10% higher; against other Midsize sedans it is 100% higher.