2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA logged 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid, 14% of that year's 140 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 17,500. A related recall, campaign 23V588000, covers the e-CVT for improper manufacturing that can cause loss of drive power.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 19
- 14% of 140
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Sudden, complete loss of forward power or acceleration while driving at highway speeds, with the engine still running but the car not moving.
- Multiple dashboard warnings appearing together for brakes, power steering, stability assist, and lane assist right before the vehicle loses power.
- Vehicle stalling or decelerating on its own, sometimes accompanied by a 'Power Train Failure' warning and automatic activation of emergency braking.
- CVT vibration reported at higher speeds along with a loud high-pitched noise when backing up.
- Loss of drive power that temporarily resolves after the vehicle is powered off and restarted, only to recur later.
- Accelerator pedal becoming unresponsive mid-drive, forcing the car to coast to a stop before regaining function.
When 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 16, 2023, latest Aug 16, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
- NHTSA 23V588000Aug 17, 2023Transmission & Powertrain19 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:internal:CVT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord Hybrid model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20051 (3%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 20144 (17%)
- 20154 (10%)
- 20160 (0%)
- 20170 (0%)
- 20187 (6%)
- 20196 (6%)
- 20203 (8%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20220 (0%)
- 202319 (14%)
- 20246 (8%)
- 20252 (9%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA list for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Accord Hybrid, making up 14% of the 140 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V588000 covers 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles whose electronic CVT may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause loss of drive power. The remedy is a free e-CVT replacement.
- At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2023 Accord Hybrid?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 17,500 for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2023 Accord Hybrid.
- Have transmission failures caused crashes or fires on the 2023 Accord Hybrid?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2023 Accord Hybrid.
- How does the 2023 Accord Hybrid compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2023 model's 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints and 14% share are higher than most other Accord Hybrid years listed, including 2018 (7 complaints, 6%) and 2024 (6 complaints, 8%).