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2016 Honda Accord HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid. Most complaints involve structure (1).

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Combined MPG
—
No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2017 – Oct 2017
  1. Structure1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Accord Hybrid model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2005686
2006433
2007525
2014952
2015608
20161
201745
2018116
2019516
202039
202148
202255
2023144
202478
202524
20261
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Structure

1 report
“DRIVING THROUGH IOWA IN LATE JULY 2017 TRAVELING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 80 AT 65 MPH SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. SHADE WAS CLOSED SO GLASS ACCUMULATED THERE. PHOTOS SHOW BROKEN GLASS AND TAP & PLASTIC COVERING SUNROOF WHILE WE CONTINUED TO BOISE, WHERE GLASS WAS REPLACED.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2017StructureODI 11033275
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026
05 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
07 —FAQ

2016 Accord Hybrid questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.

What are the most common 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026