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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid, most often about the brakes (33% of complaints, typically around 31,500 miles). It is 7th of 14 Accord Hybrid model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Brakes
15 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles.
On friday, april 27, 2018, while driving on a major highway and parkway on three occasions I had a system failure while driving and lost braking ability. I applied the brake pedal & the car didn't slow down. I used the handheld parking brake to stop. When the car was turned off & restarted systems all worked for a few…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle even with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that all the instrument panel indicators illuminated, including the brake indicator. The contact managed to shut off, restart…
Electrical
9 complaints · 20%On friday, april 27, 2018, while driving on a major highway and parkway on three occasions I had a system failure while driving and lost braking ability. I applied the brake pedal & the car didn't slow down. I used the handheld parking brake to stop. When the car was turned off & restarted systems all worked for a few…
I purchased this car and noticed the drive and passenger LED light bars continue to burn out, even after warranty expires. When taken to the dealership, they will not honor replacements after warranty. Replacement costs are~1700. This has been an ongoing issue with Honda on these vehicles and should be covered until…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 16%I'm not sure but I think it's the regenerative brakes. They came on so hard when I let off the gas. I was almost rear ended and the guy behind me was pissed off. I was on the 15 fwy going about 70 when I let off the gas and the brakes slammed on. And on cost hwy going about 30 MPH let off the gas and the brakes…
While driving 6 warning lights pop up on the dash and the brakes fail. The information center of the dash scrolls through saying "brake system problem", "vehicle stability assist (vsa) problem", "hill start assist problem", "collision mitigation system problem", "road departure mitigation system problem", "adaptive…
Engine
6 complaints · 13%Sometimes the car starts when I use the push to start button most times it doesn't. I have a to carry a portable battery so I won't get stuck at whatever destination I arrive. I had the battery checked. Nothing is wrong with battery
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. While operating the vehicle, the "braking system failure" message was displayed and the vehicle would not immediately stop when pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to white plains Honda (16 bank st, white plains, ny) where it was diagnosed that the tandem motor…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist, warning.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on a two-lane road, the brake pedal inadvertently engaged. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he previously had the windshield replaced and was concerned that after the replacement, the defects started to occur.…
Stability control
4 complaints · 9%As I was driving on the highway on the left lane at a speed of 60-65 MPH, all the safety systems on the car reported error and I lost the brakes on the car. I was able to move into the right most lane and eventually onto the shoulder of the highway and come to a rolling stop by shifting into neutral. I tried to…
On friday, april 27, 2018, while driving on a major highway and parkway on three occasions I had a system failure while driving and lost braking ability. I applied the brake pedal & the car didn't slow down. I used the handheld parking brake to stop. When the car was turned off & restarted systems all worked for a few…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 7%Driver's side mirror with convex outer edge is dangerous, especially in highway driving. It's very difficult to assess which lane oncoming traffic is in. The design makes lane changing very uneasy for the driver. I have had several close calls because of this problem during the 3 months I have owned this vehicle.
The passenger side windshield wiper keeps falling out. Also, every time when I use the wipers only have the passenger side window is cleaned prior to the wiper falling out of the holder. If I am in town and notice the wiper I will get out at a stop light to fix it but most of the time I am driving at 65 or more when…
Steering
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (15 complaints, typically around 31,500 miles); electrical (9 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Honda Accord Hybrid?
- It is 7th of 14 Accord Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.