2016 Honda Accord
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 194 of 600 complaints (32%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more crash reports (12) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 640 in 2015 to 600 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,350–2,950 | 1,350–2,950 | 2,100–2,950 | 1,300–2,950 | 1,350–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–47 | 21–47 | 21–30 | 21–48 | 26–47 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–49 / 28–46 | 18–49 / 28–45 | 18–27 / 28–36 | 18–49 / 28–47 | 22–47 / 32–47 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 188–414 | 188–414 | 292–414 | 183–414 | 187–345 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,002 | 640 | 600 | 579 | 1,984 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 55 | 38 | 32 | 41 | 38 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 5 | |
| Injuries reported | 55 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 41 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Honda Accord?
Electrical: 194 of 600 NHTSA complaints (32%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates it 21–30 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Honda Accord?
EPA estimates $2,100–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 414 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg | 33 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 350 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 362 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 332 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | $2,100 (low) | 292 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 304 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 194 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 44 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 30 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 17 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 47 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 35 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 155 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 127 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · Campaign 26V332000 · May 22, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 19V060000 · Jan 31, 2019
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence: 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 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · Campaign 17V418000 · Jul 5, 2017
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Consequence: 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 recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.