YearToAvoid

2019 Honda Accord Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2019 Honda Accord has a complaint index of 75, ranking 6th worst of 21 model years, with a rating of Avoid. It has 689 complaints, 6 recalls, and the top problem area is Engine (30% of complaints, median failure mileage 72,227.5).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
75/100
#6 of 21 Accord years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
689
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
6
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
25
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
28
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
24.5 city / 34.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
28 / 0

Top 2019 Honda Accord problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Automatic braking system engages suddenly without warning at highway speeds, sometimes causing rear-end collisions or swerving into other vehicles.
  • Airbags fail to deploy in crashes, leaving drivers to hit the steering wheel or dashboard.
  • Seat belt buckles unlatch or fail during collisions, leaving occupants unrestrained.
  • Vehicles lose power and steering control suddenly while driving, in at least one case shortly after a BCM software recall was performed.
  • Plastic gas pedal reportedly breaks and lodges behind the brake pedal, preventing normal braking.
  • Tire pressure monitoring and auto-brake systems activate unexpectedly at low speeds, stopping the car without driver input.
2019 Honda Accord complaints: complaints filed per quarter552019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
689 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (55).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good45535325.5
2018Avoid1001,881628.5
2019Avoid75689628.5
2020Good40362528.5
2021Best15232432

All Honda Accord years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Accord reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2019 Accord has a complaint index of 75 and ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years, earning an Avoid rating. Engine, fuel system, and collision-avoidance/camera issues make up most of the 689 complaints.
What problems does the 2019 Honda Accord have?
The largest problem areas are Engine (209 complaints, 30% share), Fuel System (189 complaints, 27% share), and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (159 complaints, 23% share). Engine complaints have a median failure mileage of 72,227.5.
Does the 2019 Honda Accord have a fuel pump recall?
Yes. NHTSA recall 21V215000 and 20V314000 cover fuel pump assembly replacement for the 2019 Accord, part of a broader Honda/Acura fuel system campaign.
How does the 2019 Accord compare to other years?
The 2019 model's complaint index of 75 is worse than 2017 (45, Good), 2020 (40, Good), and 2021-2024 (15, 20, 0, 10, all Best), but better than 2018 (100, Avoid) and 2013 (90, Avoid).
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Accord, covering airbags, fuel system, seat belts, and collision avoidance/camera software, with none classified as do-not-drive.

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.