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2016 Honda Accord Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 611 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Honda Accord

The 2016 Honda Accord shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
611
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
32
Crash Reports
5 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Honda Accord (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March…
NHTSA #19V060000
🔧 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The…
NHTSA #17V418000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
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…
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
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…
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Honda Accord

Based on 611 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
189
Exterior Lighting
113
Unknown Or Other
72
Steering
31
Power Train
25
Engine
19
Fuel/propulsion System
18
Visibility/wiper
16
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Honda Accord — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 581 complaints 2011 296 complaints 2012 380 complaints 2013 1,426 complaints 2014 1,012 complaints 2015 641 complaints 2016 611 complaints 2017 584 complaints 2018 2,009 complaints 2019 792 complaints 2020 403 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Honda Accord

Is the 2016 Honda Accord reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Honda Accord has 4 recall campaigns and 611 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
The 2016 Honda Accord has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Honda Accord are: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Honda Accord safe to buy?
The 2016 Honda Accord has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Accord should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Accord are: 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.