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2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#6 most-complained of 12 Accord Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 55, ranking 6th out of 12 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 94 complaints, 5 recalls, 4 crashes and 1 injury, with Engine issues the top problem area at 32% of complaints.

Complaints
94
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
48
48 city / 48 hwy

Top 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine30 (32%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras21 (22%)
  3. Electrical System17 (18%)
  4. Fuel System17 (18%)
  5. Other17 (18%)
  6. Brakes8 (9%)
  7. Lane Departure6 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain6 (6%)
  9. Steering3 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or maneuvering at low speed, in some cases leading to a crash.
  • Some describe the collision mitigation braking system activating on its own at highway speed with no obstacle present.
  • Engine head gasket failures have been reported, with overheating and warning lights appearing after the failure.
  • Owners describe intermittent false warnings for adaptive cruise control, braking, and steering systems that clear temporarily then return.
  • A loud roaring noise tied to the cabin noise-cancelling system has been reported while driving in cold weather at highway speed.
  • One owner reported a fuel system recall repair delayed due to unavailable parts.
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per quarter132019 Q22020 Q32021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42026 Q1
130 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q4 (13).

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    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.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 23V158000Mar 9, 2023Seat Belts448,613 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

    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.

    Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

See all 5 recalls for the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid →

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
48 MPG
Highway
48 MPG
Combined
48 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,350
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Accord Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good2745248
2018Caution64115447
2019Caution5594548
2020Good4539548
2021Good3648345.5

All Honda Accord Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid a good year to buy?
It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 12 Accord Hybrid model years with a Complaint Index of 55. Other years, like 2014, 2015, and 2017, score lower and are rated Best or Good.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA data shows Engine complaints make up 32% of reports, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 22%, Electrical System at 18%, and Fuel System at 18%.
Does the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 Accord Hybrid, covering airbags, fuel system (twice), seat belts, and a collision avoidance software issue, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
How many complaints and crashes does NHTSA list for the 2019 Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 94 complaints for the 2019 Accord Hybrid, including 4 crashes, 1 injury, and 0 fires.
How does the 2019 Accord Hybrid compare to newer model years?
Its Complaint Index of 55 is lower than the 2022 (82), 2023 (100), and 2024 (91) model years, which are all rated Avoid, but higher than 2020 (45) and 2021 (36), rated Good.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.