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2022 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 Accord years

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

The 2022 Honda Accord ranks 13th worst out of 16 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 249 complaints, 4 recalls, and 5 crashes tied to reports, mostly in the electrical system and collision avoidance/camera systems.

Complaints
249
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32
29 city / 35 hwy

Top 2022 Honda Accord problems

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

  1. Electrical System100 (40%)
  2. Other77 (31%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras62 (25%)
  4. Engine43 (17%)
  5. Fuel System17 (7%)
  6. Brakes15 (6%)
  7. Steering13 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure12 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (4%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain8 (3%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking triggers hard stops with no vehicle or obstacle ahead, sometimes leading to being rear-ended.
  • Steering has been reported to lock up suddenly during driving in wet conditions, causing loss of control.
  • Electrical warning lights for e-brake, VSA, and cruise control appear together along with an infotainment system that shuts off on its own.
  • Transmission failures reported after replacement work, followed by continued shifting problems and glitching infotainment.
  • Suspension issues cause the car to stop unexpectedly when exiting a highway, with dealers denying a problem that independent shops later confirmed.
  • Engine coolant leaks tied to a cracked cylinder head and bad head gasket have been reported by multiple owners.
2022 Honda Accord complaints: complaints filed per quarter862021 Q42022 Q32023 Q22024 Q12024 Q42025 Q32026 Q2
366 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (86).

2022 Honda Accord recalls

4 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 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Honda Accord →

2022 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
32 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,050
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.

2022 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
2020Good33362528.5
2021Best7232432
2022Best20249432
2023Best085532
2024Good27141332

All Honda Accord years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda Accord reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Accord has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 13th worst of 16 Accord model years, earning a Best verdict relative to other years.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Accord?
NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are the electrical system (100 complaints, 40% share) and collision avoidance/camera systems (62 complaints, 25% share), followed by engine issues (43 complaints, 17% share).
Does the 2022 Honda Accord have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Accord, covering airbags, fuel system, and brakes, including a VSA modulator brake fluid leak recall shared with 2023 Civic and Acura models.
How does the 2022 Accord compare to other bad Accord years?
The 2022 Accord's complaint index of 20 is far lower than the 2018 Accord's index of 100 or the 2013 Accord's index of 93, both rated Avoid, making 2022 one of the better years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda Accord?
EPA rates the 2022 Accord at 32 mpg combined (29 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050.

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.