2023 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 Accord years
The 2023 Honda Accord ranks 16th of 16 model years on complaint volume, with a complaint index of 0 and a "Best" verdict. It has 85 complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, making it one of the strongest years for this model.
- Complaints
- 85
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 29 city / 37 hwy
Top 2023 Honda Accord problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras23 (27%)
- Electrical System22 (26%)
- Brakes16 (19%)
- Steering16 (19%)
- Engine14 (16%)
- Other14 (16%)
- Fuel System8 (9%)
- Lane Departure7 (8%)
- Structure & Body5 (6%)
- Seat Belts3 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the front driver's side seat belt anchor caught fire and produced smoke while driving, in a vehicle that had a prior crash.
- A house fire was reportedly traced back to an electrical failure in the vehicle, with no warning lamps or messages beforehand.
- Some drivers say the brakes failed to hold on a slight incline, requiring the car to be shifted into neutral and then park to stop.
- One owner reports the steering wheel suddenly became extremely stiff during a low-speed left turn just before a collision.
- Owners describe the adaptive cruise control sensing system accelerating into a car ahead after signaling, and MPG display readings fluctuating erratically.
- Some owners report a recall repair for the high-pressure fuel pump was delayed because replacement parts were unavailable.
2023 Honda Accord recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V054000Jan 29, 2026Structure & Body32 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A loose 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 March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
- 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.
- NHTSA 24V763000Oct 14, 2024Fuel System720,810 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
2023 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 37 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.
2023 compared with other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Accord ranks 16th out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Accord years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Accord?
- The top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (23 complaints, 27% share) and the Electrical System (22 complaints, 26% share), followed by Brakes and Steering (16 complaints each, 19% share).
- Does the 2023 Honda Accord have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2023 Accord, covering the driver's seat cushion frame (two separate campaigns), the high-pressure fuel pump, an earlier fuel pump module, and front seat belt pretensioners. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Accord compare to other bad Accord years?
- The 2018 Accord has the highest complaint index at 100 with 1,881 complaints, and 2013 (index 93) and 2014 (index 87) are also rated "Avoid." The 2023 model's index of 0 is far lower than any of these.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Honda Accord?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Accord at 32 mpg combined (29 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050.