404 of the 4,247 complaints about the Honda Accord (9.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.6× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
404Complaints · Brakes
9.5%Share of complaints
1.57×vs. all vehicles
40Last 12 months
7.7%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (196, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (7). 40 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 64 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “braking”, “mitigation”, “system” and “collision”. 31 of these reports (7.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 33 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 23V430000 (2023-06-15, model years 2022).
On XXX, about 8:30 a.m., in clear, sunny weather, I was turning my 2024 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid into a marked parking space. My foot was off the accelerator; I applied light brake pressure while the vehicle moved under 5 mph.
Brakes · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757724 · Crash
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
On August 29th 2026 at 1:28PM (13:28) 148,320 mi. on odometer During interstate driving and topping the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Interstate 275 Northbound (27.617863, -82.653639) the vehicle detected both road departure and engaged the emergency automated…
Brakes · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760916
1) incident 1: While changing lanes on an empty street emergency brake kicked in although there is vehicle in front or rear in adjacent lane. Incident date: 08/6/2026 2) incident 2: during snow time on a free way I75 towards airport.
Brakes · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758387
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence.
Brakes · 2026-08-13 · ODI 11756820
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the brakes intermittently failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
Brakes · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750689
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 23V430000 · 2023-06-15 · Model years: 2022
Summary: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. 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.
Remedy: 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.
How common are Brakes problems on the Honda Accord?
404 of the 4,247 complaints about the Honda Accord (9.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.6× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Accord model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (196, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (7).
Is there a recall for Honda Accord Brakes problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 23V430000 (2023-06-15, model years 2022).