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Honda Accord 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Honda Accord: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

611Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
60Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System200 complaints

200 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V418000.

Unknown Or Other129 complaints

129 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting128 complaints

128 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System44 complaints

44 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V060000, 23V858000.

Brakes33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V332000.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V418000Reported June 29, 2017 - 1,148,550 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,148,550 vehicles across all affected models.

19V060000Reported January 29, 2019 - 437,032 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 437,032 vehicles across all affected models.

23V858000Reported December 18, 2023 - 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles across all affected models.

26V332000Reported May 21, 2026 - 98,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 98,892 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20152
201657
201760
201882
201988
202038
202127
202224
202341
202441
202588
202663
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.