KnownCarProblems2023 Honda Accord Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Accord, most often about the driver assistance (34% of complaints). It is 26th of 27 Accord model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2023 Honda Accord problems
Driver assistance
29 complaints · 34%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, warning.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to lock while the key fob was not inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that messages pertaining to the braking system failure, the eps failure, the collision mitigation braking system failure, and other unknown messages…
Electrical
23 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to lock while the key fob was not inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that messages pertaining to the braking system failure, the eps failure, the collision mitigation braking system failure, and other unknown messages…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the passengerâs side dashboard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not…
Steering
16 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to make a complete turn, the steering wheel needed frequent correction. The contact stated that the electric power steering assist failed to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a check, the instrument panel was inoperative. The contact attempted to reboot the system, but the issue persisted. The contact stated that the steering gear box was failing, and that the steering wheel was firm, and the…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 17%Brakes
15 complaints · 17%Engine
11 complaints · 13%Fuel system
8 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: delivery.
Seats
4 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Honda Accord recalls
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 10, 2026. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are onc, knd, bne and znf. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning february 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24v859.
Full defect summary
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."
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 6, 2025. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 honda accord, accord hybrid, civic sedan, civic hatchback, pilot, and 2024 hr-v, acura integra and acura integra type s vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, "seating systems."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed february 20, 2025. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is pjw.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 honda accord, accord hybrid, 2023-2025 honda cr-v hybrid, and 2025 honda civic and civic hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
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.
Seat belts: front
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are mg7 and ng5.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 accord and hr-v vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection," 209, "seat belt assembles," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
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
Front seat belt assemblies may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate
Summary
On april 4, 2024, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq24006 to investigate american honda motor co.âs (hondaâs) proposed remedy for recall 23v-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23v-782 on november 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (my) 2023-2024 honda accord, honda accord hybrid, and honda hr-v vehicles. Recall 23v-782 states that the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioner assemblies may have been manufactured without a rivet that secures the pretensioner quick connector and wire plate. Recall documentation states that seat belt pretensioner assemblies that are missing the rivet will not properly restrain the occupant
Questions about the 2023 Honda Accord
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Accord?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (29 complaints); electrical (23 complaints); steering (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Accord have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 29, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Honda Accord?
- It is 26th of 27 Accord model years by number of complaints, with 86 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.