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2019 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#4 most-complained of 16 Accord years

The 2019 Honda Accord has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking 4th-worst of 16 model years, with 689 complaints, 6 recalls, and an Avoid verdict relative to other Accord years. Engine and fuel system problems dominate complaints.

Complaints
689
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
25 / 2
Injuries / deaths
28 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
24.5 city / 34.5 hwy

Top 2019 Honda Accord problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine209 (30%)
  2. Fuel System189 (27%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras159 (23%)
  4. Electrical System115 (17%)
  5. Brakes96 (14%)
  6. Other86 (12%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain43 (6%)
  8. Lane Departure32 (5%)
  9. Airbags30 (4%)
  10. Steering27 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the automatic emergency braking system suddenly engaging at highway speeds with no obstacle present, sometimes causing a rear-end collision.
  • Some describe sudden loss of engine power and vehicle control during normal driving, including one case shortly after a BCM software recall.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crashes, including a case where the driver suffered whiplash after being hit from behind.
  • Electrical system failures were described where multiple warning lights illuminated at once and power steering reportedly seized at 60 mph.
  • Owners report the gas pedal detaching and becoming lodged behind the brake pedal, preventing normal braking.
  • Some describe an emergency braking system that failed to activate at all when approaching a stopped vehicle.
2019 Honda Accord complaints: complaints filed per quarter952019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
1049 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (95).

2019 Honda Accord recalls

6 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 6 recalls for the 2019 Honda Accord →

2019 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24.5 MPG
Highway
34.5 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,275
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution53535325.5
2018Avoid1001,881628.5
2019Avoid80689628.5
2020Good33362528.5
2021Best7232432

All Honda Accord years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Accord reliable?
Relative to other Accord model years, the 2019 ranks 4th-worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 689 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Honda Accord?
Engine complaints are the top problem area, making up 30% of complaints (209 total), followed by Fuel System issues at 27% (189 complaints).
Does the 2019 Honda Accord have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2019 Accord, covering airbags, fuel system (fuel pump), seat belts, and a collision-avoidance software issue.
How does the 2019 Accord compare to other years?
The 2018 Accord has a higher Complaint Index (100) and the 2013 Accord has more total complaints (1,421), but the 2019 still ranks 4th-worst overall with an index of 80.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Honda Accord?
The 2019 Accord gets an EPA-rated 28.5 mpg combined (24.5 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275.

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.