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2024 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#12 most-complained of 16 Accord years

The 2024 Honda Accord ranks 12th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 27 and a "Good" verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Accord years. NHTSA lists 141 complaints and 3 recalls, with steering the top problem area at 33% of complaints.

Complaints
141
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
9 / 2
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
32
29 city / 37 hwy

Top 2024 Honda Accord problems

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

  1. Steering47 (33%)
  2. Other29 (21%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras25 (18%)
  4. Electrical System23 (16%)
  5. Fuel System21 (15%)
  6. Engine15 (11%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (9%)
  8. Brakes11 (8%)
  9. Lane Departure11 (8%)
  10. Structure & Body6 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners describe brakes engaging inadvertently at various speeds, sometimes causing the vehicle to strike a curb and puncture tires.
  • Some report the high-pressure fuel pump recall repair failing to prevent a later engine fire shortly after leaving the vehicle.
  • Several describe unexpected swerving or a sudden loss of steering control, with one vehicle spinning 180 degrees and hitting a car.
  • Owners report sudden loss of power while driving, with the dashboard flashing multiple error messages and the vehicle failing to respond to the accelerator.
  • Electrical system complaints include black smoke from under the hood paired with an infotainment screen flicker and a "See dealer" warning message.
  • One owner reported airbags failing to deploy in a head-on collision despite significant front-end damage.
2024 Honda Accord complaints: complaints filed per month18Jan 2024Jun 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
210 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (18).

2024 Honda Accord recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 23V782000Nov 21, 2023Seat Belts303,770 vehicles

    Seat belts:front

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022Best20249432
2023Best085532
2024Good27141332
2025Good4785032

All Honda Accord years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Honda Accord reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Accord ranks 12th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 27, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Accord years.
What is the top problem area for the 2024 Honda Accord?
Steering complaints make up 33% of all reported issues, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 18% and Electrical System at 16%.
Does the 2024 Honda Accord have a fuel pump recall?
Yes. Recall 24V763000 covers a high-pressure fuel pump that may crack and leak fuel, filed October 14, 2024, and NHTSA complaints include a report of a fire after the recall repair was performed.
How many recalls and complaints does the 2024 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 141 complaints for the 2024 Accord, with 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries reported.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda Accord?
The EPA rates the 2024 Accord at 32 mpg combined (29 city / 37 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.