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2019 Honda AccordRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 698 owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Accord. Most complaints involve engine (185) and forward collision avoidance (154). The EPA rates it 26–33 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
26–33mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest May 2026
Owner complaints
698
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$1,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

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

Air bags: front passenger

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported May 22, 2026NHTSA 26V332000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Dec 19, 2023NHTSA 23V858000

Seat belts: buckle assembly

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Seat beltsReported Mar 9, 2023NHTSA 23V158000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

698 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2019 – Oct 2026
  1. Engine185
  2. Forward collision avoidance154
  3. Fuel/propulsion system115
  4. Electrical system109
  5. Service brakes82
  6. Fuel system, gasoline77
  7. Power train43
  8. Lane departure33
  9. Air bags32

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 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996478
1997467
19981,215
19991,144
20001,193
2001932
20021,062
20032,013
20041,018
2005686
2006433
2007524
20081,521
2009727
2010581
2011296
2012381
20131,438
2014984
2015602
2016613
2017540
20181,897
2019698
2020368
2021246
2022262
202388
2024153
202599
202614
Crashes reported
26
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
31
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

185 reports3 crashes2 fires
“Fuel injectors went totally bad at 93,000 miles on a car that has been VERY well taken care of and serviced several times a year. daily driver, no speeding or stunting or anything like that. Got into car and fuel injectors went bad and couldnt accelarate at all, all of the sudden. couldve been VERY dangerous. this is a larger issue and there SHOULD BE A RECALL. heard about this problem, extremely disappointed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11772096

Forward collision avoidance

154 reports8 crashes
“I own a 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T with approximately 75,500 miles. I brought the vehicle to Ryan Honda in Monroe, Louisiana, for Honda Campaign 26-091, which involved a software update to the ACC/CMBS Honda Sensing system. Before this campaign was performed, the vehicle had no ABS, VSA, brake-system, adaptive-cruise-control, collision-mitigation, or related warning messages. Approximately six hours after the dealer completed Campaign 26-091, multiple braking, stability-control, and driver-assistance warning lights/messages appeared. I returned the vehicle to Ryan Honda. The dealership diagnosed a failed VSA modulator/control unit and initially quoted approximately $1,785 for replacement. Because the failure appeared only hours after Honda performed software work involving interconnected driver-assistance and braking systems, I questioned whether the recall procedure, programming process, electrical conditions during programming, or resulting module communication could have contributed. The matter was escalated to a Honda representative, who reportedly consulted Honda engineering. I was told Honda engineering determined that Campaign 26-091 and the VSA…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Forward collision avoidance, Lane departureODI 11769726

Fuel/propulsion system

115 reports4 crashes2 fires
“I am reporting repeated, unpredictable loss of engine power and propulsion in my 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T (approximately 146,000 miles). The exact cause remains UNKNOWN. On XXX, while driving on [XXX] near [XXX], my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration at highway speeds and eventually stalled. The vehicle repeatedly lost power, experienced crank-no-start conditions, and at one point could barely maintain 10 mph. I was stranded and had to have the vehicle transported to a Honda dealership in [XXX]. Diagnostic code P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low) was recorded multiple times, including at 70–74 mph. Numerous warnings appeared, including emissions, brake system, electric power steering, stability assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, and road departure mitigation. The unpredictable loss of propulsion creates a serious collision risk, especially on highways and in traffic. The Honda dealership initially could not reproduce the failure. After replacing the spark plugs at my expense, the vehicle was returned to me. Approximately 23 miles later, the malfunction returned, and I immediately brought the vehicle back without clearing any…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 9, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11770025
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars, Midsize Cars
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Automatic (AV-S7) · Manual 6-spd · Automatic 10-spd
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 Nov 3, 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
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950266
Accord
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
293531$2,050282
Accord
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
263530$2,150298
Accord
Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
233427$2,400330
Accord
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
223226$2,450344
Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring
Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
223226$2,450345
  • Accord
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    29 city · 35 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    26 city · 35 hwy · $2,150/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    23 city · 34 hwy · $2,400/yr
    27
    mpg comb.
  • Accord
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 32 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring
    Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 32 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 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 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 14004
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

2019 Accord questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Accord have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 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 2019 Honda Accord problems?

Owners filed 698 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (185), forward collision avoidance (154), fuel/propulsion system (115). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Honda Accord get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Honda Accord at 26–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Honda Accord?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Honda Accord 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026