KnownCarProblems2016 Honda Accord Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 610 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Accord, most often about the electrical (33% of complaints, typically around 46,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 Accord model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2016 Honda Accord problems
Electrical
199 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator, instrument panel.
A recall was issued regarding the battery management sensor and battery is out at 46k miles. How do we know that the battery management sensor didn't take out the battery also since is it managing the battery? Also, half of the daytime running lights on the driver side headlight decide to go out too. If you web search…
Car shook every light came on lost brakes and burst into flames. I used emergency brake to stop vehicle. I was on ramp to expresseaylie on long island. Thankfully was right near shoulder and not going to fast other wise I wouldn't have been able to control car and may have hit another car tree or wall. Car was melted…
Other or unspecified
129 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
When driving my daughter's car, I pulled into a parking spot and I hit the push button stop to turn off the vehicle. As I began to exit the car, it started to roll. Fortunately, I was able to repostion my self to place my foot on the brake to prevent any damage or injury. I realize that I need to place the car in park…
At 20,000 miles on vehicle bridgestone OEM tires became unsafe as steel belts were warped, and unsafe to drive? Bridgestone when contacted stated their policy is no warranty on tires unless tread is down to 4/32 inch. Tires still had 8/32 in tread left. These tires are a hazard waiting to happen. Honda would not…
Lights
128 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Safety issue. Both right and left side front LED light blowing out, one at around 30,000 miles and the other around 40,000, right outside of warranty. This is considered a safety light per the specifications listed on the invoice or itemized spec sheet. The Honda facility is stating a repair of around $650 for the…
Daytime running lights, LED strip, go out after about 30,000 miles. My driver side LED strip went out and Honda replaced it at 35,000 miles. At 40,000 miles, passenger side drl LED strip went out. Honda is using faulty parts and is charging $800 to replace the headlight assembly every 30,000 miles. This is dangerous…
Engine
46 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to…
I have a touring trim of the Honda Accord 2016, meaning it has a v6 engine. At around 38,000 miles, the starter started acting up. When I try to start it, it makes a grinding noise and won't start. I lived with it for a little bit because I'm usually able to get it to start after a couple of attempts. I bought a brand…
Fuel system
44 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
My fuel gauge/range has become inaccurate. I only drive my car monday-friday, the same route, same miles, same conditions. At the end of the week, I normally have less than a quarter of a tank left, with approx 110-120 mile range. Recently, it is showing I have remaining range of 260, but it is still requiring 12+…
I was driving on the highway when all of the sudden my vehicle started stalling, then it simply lost all force and would not go. I had to get the vehicle towed and upon inspection it resulted with a defective fuel pump that needs to be replaced. The venice is not that old to have that kind of issue, and a co-worker of…
Brakes
33 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles.
When traveling down a road straight about 45 MPH the automatic braking system flashed 'brake' on the cluster and then the the car came to a stop when there was nothing in front of me that I could see. Car has 16000 miles on it and this has never happened before. The car behind me had enough room to stop in time. Took…
I was driving on 35-38 MPH in a 35mph zone. The road was curving in the form of a c and my tires started to skid. Once I applied brakes and I couldn't feel anything braking and once again applied, the car turned 90 degree, straightened out on the road but not completely meaning the car was still going forward in the…
Steering
31 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system, column.
I was driving on 35-38 MPH in a 35mph zone. The road was curving in the form of a c and my tires started to skid. Once I applied brakes and I couldn't feel anything braking and once again applied, the car turned 90 degree, straightened out on the road but not completely meaning the car was still going forward in the…
The car vibration increases whenever the car is in drive and idling at a stop light, stop sign, parking lot, etc. During cold weather temperatures the vibration is excessive and can make a rattling noise come from the engine. This has been happening for a few months now continuously. Honda dealerships refuses to…
Visibility and wipers
30 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, glass, side/rear, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was stationary, the windshield cracked without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 3,500.
Driver-side side-view mirror is split into a flat and convex parts. This is eye-stress inducing and is not natural to look at. Please replace with proper blind spot system.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Honda Accord 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
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.
Questions about the 2016 Honda Accord
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Accord?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (199 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); other or unspecified (129 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); lights (128 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
- 4 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 2016 a bad year for the Honda Accord?
- It is 13th of 27 Accord model years by number of complaints, with 610 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.