NHTSA has received 101 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda Accord, or 60.4 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.44, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #64 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 17% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 51% 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 2024-11-26 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.
101Complaints
60.4Complaints per year on the road
1.44Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
5.9%Share involving a crash or fire
82Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 80.0 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Steering (33.7% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (14.9%) and Electrical (8.9%). Steering complaints are 5.2 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “steering”, “wheel”, “rack”, “speeds” and “creaking”. 6 reports (5.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 13 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 10 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (61% of incidents). In the last 12 months 82 new complaints were filed, versus 19 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 12% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The local authorized Honda service center has failed to resolve this threat. Below is the mandatory timeline and documentation regarding this defect: [Date of Incident #1 – XXX]: While driving at approximately 35 MPH on a open road with no obstructions, the…
Brakes · 2026-07-07 · ODI 11748718 · Crash
Subject: Safety Complaint – Loss of Drive Power Prior to Recall Resulting in Crash (2025 Honda Accord Hybrid) I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a 2025 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]) involved in a crash on [XXX], which we believe is related…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-03-26 · ODI 11727364 · Crash
The vehicle was being driven in the rain on August 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30pm, when the power steering, power breaking, and all other electronic modules needed to safely operate the vehicle were loss.
Electrical · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760992
- The steering system appears to be malfunctioning. The steering wheel becomes sticky or feels like it catches while turning, and there is a clunking and grinding noise when the steering wheel is turned.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761052
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V366000 (Tires); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760023
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Honda Accord?
101 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Accord, or about 60.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Honda Accord?
The most common category is Steering, accounting for 33.7% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Honda Accord have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Honda Accord still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 82 new complaints were filed, versus 19 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Honda Accord compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 101 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda Accord, or 60.4 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.44, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #64 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 17% lower; against other Midsize sedans it is 51% higher.