YearToAvoid

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid has 94 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a complaint index of 62, ranking 6th worst of 14 model years with a Caution verdict. Engine issues account for 32% of complaints, followed by collision-avoidance and camera problems at 22%.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
62/100
#6 of 14 Accord Hybrid years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
94
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2015
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
48
48 city / 48 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some drivers report unintended acceleration when parking or entering a driveway, leading to low-speed crashes.
  • Owners describe sudden, unexplained hard braking on the highway with no obstacle ahead.
  • The engine reportedly died while driving, showing a 'do not drive' power system warning before towing was needed.
  • Warning lights for the brake system, adaptive cruise, lane departure, and collision detection came on together, sometimes traced to a cracked tail light assembly or dislodged sensor.
  • One owner reported the sunroof shattering unexpectedly while merging onto a freeway.
  • A driver reported the passenger airbag failing to activate for an occupant between 65 and 89 pounds despite manual specifications.
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per quarter102019 Q22020 Q32021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42026 Q1
94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q4 (10).

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)0255075100’05’07’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good3845248
2018Caution69115447
2019Caution6294548
2020Caution5439548
2021Good4648345.5

All Honda Accord Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA lists 94 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2019 Accord Hybrid, giving it a complaint index of 62 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst among 14 model years of this model.
What are the main problems with the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Engine issues make up 32% of complaints, followed by collision avoidance and camera problems at 22%, electrical system issues at 18%, and fuel system issues at 18%.
Does the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid have a fuel pump recall?
Yes, recall 21V215000 covers a fuel pump assembly replacement for certain 2019-2020 Accord Hybrid vehicles, and a related 2023 recall (23V858000) also covers fuel pump module replacement.
How does the 2019 Accord Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2019 model's complaint index of 62 is worse than the 2015 model year, which earned a Best verdict with an index of 15, but better than 2023, which had an index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2019 Accord Hybrid at 48 mpg combined, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,350.

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.