2016 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#11 most-complained of 21 Accord years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Honda Accord has 604 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #11 highest of 21 Accord model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (310 complaints, 51% of the total). Complaints report 32 crashes, 5 fires, and 29 injuries.
- Complaints
- 604
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 32 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 29 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
Top 2016 Honda Accord problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System310 (51%)
- Other129 (21%)
- Engine65 (11%)
- Brakes44 (7%)
- Fuel System44 (7%)
- Structure & Body34 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires32 (5%)
- Steering30 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers30 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain29 (5%)
2016 Honda Accord recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
2016 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 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.
2016 compared with other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Honda Accord a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Honda Accord ranks #11 of 21 among Accord model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 604 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Accord?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (310 complaints), engine (65 complaints), and brakes (44 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,250 miles.
- Does the 2016 Honda Accord have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Honda Accord, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, fuel system, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Honda Accord?
- EPA rates the 2016 Honda Accord at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.