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2023 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord, 19% of its 85 total complaints for the year. Owners report unexpected automatic braking, brake warning lights, and failure to engage on inclines, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to the area. No related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints
16
19% of 85
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report brakes failing to fully engage when coming to a stop on an incline, requiring the driver to shift to neutral to stop.
  • Some describe sudden, unprompted automatic emergency braking while driving at highway speed with no obstacle present, dropping speed rapidly.
  • Several report a brake system warning message appearing on the dash accompanied by the vehicle automatically applying the brakes or losing power.
  • A few describe brakes locking up or jittering/shaking along with the steering wheel becoming stiff or stuck.
  • One owner reported a factory-installed brake light switch defect that limited the car to low speed until repaired at a dealership.
  • One owner noted an electric parking brake warning appearing during normal driving, which the dealer cleared without a permanent fix.

When 2023 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2023, latest Apr 10, 2026.

2023 Honda Accord brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2023Sep 2023Sep 2024Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Apr 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010134 (23%)
  2. 201116 (5%)
  3. 201246 (12%)
  4. 2013144 (10%)
  5. 2014147 (15%)
  6. 201554 (9%)
  7. 201644 (7%)
  8. 201749 (9%)
  9. 2018275 (15%)
  10. 201996 (14%)
  11. 202060 (17%)
  12. 202131 (13%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202316 (19%)
  15. 202411 (8%)
  16. 20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord, which is 19% of the 85 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Honda Accord?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2023 Honda Accord's brake complaints.
Have brake problems in the 2023 Accord caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2023 Accord includes 3 crashes and 2 injuries.
How does the 2023 Accord's brake complaint rate compare to other years?
The 2023 Accord's brake complaints make up 19% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years listed, such as 2022 at 6% and 2024 at 8%, though below 2010's 23%.

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.