2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
91/100
#2 most-complained of 12 Accord Hybrid years
The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 91, the second-worst of 12 model years, earning an "Avoid" verdict relative to other Accord Hybrid years. NHTSA lists 76 complaints, 4 recalls, and a top problem area of Steering with 20 complaints (26% share).
- Complaints
- 76
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 46
- 48.5 city / 42.5 hwy
Top 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering20 (26%)
- Brakes15 (20%)
- Electrical System15 (20%)
- Other15 (20%)
- Fuel System14 (18%)
- Engine13 (17%)
- Lane Departure6 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (8%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to stop, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some describe unintended acceleration or the vehicle failing to accelerate as intended at a stop, accompanied by jerking and warning lights.
- A wiring harness failure caused the engine to shake violently and lose power without warning.
- Steering wheel turning produces a popping and crackling noise that owners say has worsened over time.
- Multiple owners report sudden loss of engine power while driving, with brake and warning lights illuminating on the dash.
- Fuel system warnings and a stalled gas engine have appeared alongside brake system malfunction messages.
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V366000Jun 4, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,048,613 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V785000Nov 13, 2025Electrical System256,603 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu):software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
- NHTSA 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Structure & Body121 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
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."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 48.5 MPG
- Highway
- 42.5 MPG
- Combined
- 46 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,400
- 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.
2024 compared with other Accord Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- Compared with other Accord Hybrid model years, the 2024 ranks second-worst out of 12 years with a Complaint Index of 91, based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 20 of 76 complaints (26%), with a median mileage at failure of 5,600 miles.
- Does the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Accord Hybrid, covering the tire repair kit, the integrated control module CPU software, the driver's seat cushion frame, and the high-pressure fuel pump.
- How does the 2024 Accord Hybrid compare to the 2023 model?
- The 2023 Accord Hybrid has a higher Complaint Index of 100 with 140 complaints and 6 recalls, making it the worst year, while the 2024 follows close behind at index 91.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2024 Accord Hybrid at 46 mpg combined (48.5 city / 42.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,400.