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2023 Honda Accord HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 144 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. Most complaints involve electrical system (49) and service brakes (47). The EPA rates it 44–48 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
44–48mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
7campaigns
Latest Oct 2026
Owner complaints
144
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$1,350est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

7 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Tires: temporary

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

TiresReported Oct 8, 2026NHTSA 26V663000

Tires: temporary

Remedy pending

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.

TiresReported Jun 4, 2026NHTSA 26V366000

Seats: critical fasteners

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

SeatsReported Jan 29, 2026NHTSA 26V054000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

144 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2023 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system49
  2. Service brakes47
  3. Engine32
  4. Fuel/propulsion system22
  5. Power train20
  6. Forward collision avoidance19
  7. Vehicle speed control16
  8. Steering14
  9. Lane departure8

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.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2005686
2006433
2007525
2014952
2015608
20161
201745
2018116
2019516
202039
202148
202255
2023144
202478
202524
20261
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

49 reports1 crash
“Vehicle Power Loss and System Malfunctions I am writing to formally express my concern regarding a recurring and potentially dangerous issue with my vehicle, 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. Twice while driving, the vehicle suddenly shut down on the freeway and completely lost power. In both cases, I was fortunately able to steer the car to the shoulder of the road, but this posed a serious safety risk. During these incidents, multiple system error messages appeared on the dashboard, including alerts related to braking, lane departure, and other critical functions. Alarmingly, this same issue has also occurred while the vehicle was parked in my garage. Each time, the only way to temporarily resolve the issue has been to shut off the vehicle and restart it. Upon restarting, the only remaining warning is related to the braking system, along with a prompt to bring the car to the dealership. If the vehicle is restarted again, all error messages disappear. I have contacted my dealership after each occurrence and brought the vehicle in for inspection. My car is currently at the dealership, and I am awaiting information on the cause of the problem and the proposed…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 30, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11670239

Service brakes

47 reports2 crashes
“During transit, the dash displayed several errors and then finally stated that there was a "Brake System problem, Brake performance my be reduced. See your dealer." The car lost power and I had to find a parking lot to exit the street to. After turning the car off and back on the car drove normal but with the Break System error still on the dash console. After parking the car for a while at home, I restarted the car and the error was no longer displayed and everything seemed normal again.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 1, 2026Service brakesODI 11721311

Engine

32 reports1 crash
“I dropped off the vehicle at Thousand Oaks Honda to fix the safety recall on Monday September 28, 2026. Recall Number: TN2 XNT XP2. While they are trying to fix the recall at the dealer's place Software crash happened in the middle of the process according to the Hyde who handled my case in the front office. The whole vehicle is not operatable. They tried to fix in on the same day but failed. I was returned back the vehicle on 30th, September, 2026 with the attached certificate for DMV(Case #[XXX]) approval for the new year registration. When my wife & her sister while driving the vehicle in the busy street in Simi Valley yesterday [XXX] evening around [XXX] The car suddenly stopped in middle of the street in the traffic with so many messages on the front screen of the vehicle, they are about to take [XXX] freeway in few minutes. With the help of a people the vehicle is pushed to near by gas station. Then it was towed by Honda USA to Thousand Oaks Honda dealership. By keeping my vehicle nearly 3 days at Thousand Oaks Honda, they were unable to take my vehicle in suitable operational state without safety issue. The driving of this vehicle is safety issue & fatal…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11769625
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars, Midsize Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Accord Hybrid
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
514448$1,350184
Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
464144$1,450201
  • Accord Hybrid
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    51 city · 44 hwy · $1,350/yr
    48
    mpg comb.
  • Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    46 city · 41 hwy · $1,450/yr
    44
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 18931
07 —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.
09 —FAQ

2023 Accord Hybrid questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid have?

7 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (49), service brakes (47), engine (32). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid at 44–48 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026