Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Honda Accord. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall
- Summary
- 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. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
- Consequence
- Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Battery Sensor May Short
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
- Consequence
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (607)
607 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 607 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 198 | 32.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 128 | 21.1% |
| Unknown or other | 126 | 20.8% |
| Engine | 44 | 7.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | 6.4% |
| Service brakes | 33 | 5.4% |
| Steering | 30 | 4.9% |
| Power train | 29 | 4.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 4.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 3.8% |
How 2016 compares with other Accord years
Best and worst Accord years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 373 | 8 |
| 2013 | 1,422 | 5 |
| 2014 | 981 | 4 |
| 2015 | 601 | 5 |
| 2016 | 607 | 4 |
| 2017 | 538 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1,884 | 6 |
| 2019 | 691 | 6 |
| 2020 | 362 | 5 |
| 2021 | 237 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Honda Accord 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,250
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 292 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 30 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 | 292 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 34 / 29 | $2,300 | 304 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 33 / 27 | $2,500 | 332 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 33 / 25 | $2,700 | 350 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 32 / 24 | $2,800 | 362 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 414 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Honda Accord FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 19V060000 (fuel pump), 17V418000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Accord problems?
Owners filed 607 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (198), Exterior lighting (128), Unknown or other (126) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 27 city, 36 highway and 30 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Honda Accord get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Honda Accord 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Accord compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Honda Accord model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (237) and the 2018 the most (1,884). The 2016 drew 607. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.