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2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid, 32% of all complaints filed for this model year. Owners commonly report head gasket leaks, cylinder misfires, and sudden power loss, with a median failure mileage of 41,700. No related recall is listed.

Engine complaints
30
32% of 94
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
41,700 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Head gasket leaks causing coolant loss, overheating, and misfires, sometimes discovered after a check engine or temperature warning.
  • Cylinder misfire codes (including P0302) triggering a flashing check engine light along with rough running.
  • Sudden loss of power or speed drop from highway speed, with the accelerator failing to respond and the check engine light flashing.
  • Engine shuddering or violent shaking during acceleration above 40 mph or when coming to a stop.
  • Stalling or engine hesitation while driving, with speed dropping sharply before the engine restarts on its own.
  • One owner reported unintended acceleration into a parking area that ended in a crash with injuries.

When 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 29, 2019, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2019Mar 2021Dec 2021Apr 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025May 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Accord Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20144 (17%)
  2. 201518 (46%)
  3. 20160 (0%)
  4. 20179 (20%)
  5. 201830 (26%)
  6. 201930 (32%)
  7. 20206 (15%)
  8. 202111 (23%)
  9. 20227 (13%)
  10. 202343 (31%)
  11. 202413 (17%)
  12. 20256 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2019 Accord Hybrid, making up 32% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 41,700 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
Owners describe head gasket leaks, cylinder misfires, sudden power loss at highway speed, and engine shuddering during acceleration.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data for this problem area shows one crash and one injury among the reported cases, with no fires.

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.