The vehicle dossier US · 2016
2016 Honda
ACCORDProblems & recalls
604 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 340 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 604 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 12 years with reports.
36,000 miles is the median among 289 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 10,600–52,770 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERCampaign 26V332000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: Refer to Comments
Read campaign 26V332000 at NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 23V858000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: KGC, KGD
Read campaign 23V858000 at NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 19V060000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: N3X, P3W
Read campaign 19V060000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYCampaign 17V418000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: KG0
Read campaign 17V418000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
173 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
APaS04222021904Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to …NHTSA ID 10190945
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10190945 at NHTSAAPaS03252021903Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to …NHTSA ID 10189839
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10189839 at NHTSAAPaS03102021909Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to …NHTSA ID 10189132
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10189132 at NHTSAAPaS02152021911Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to …NHTSA ID 10187541
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2017 Accord sedans with a customer complaint of the rear view camera inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10187541 at NHTSAA19-042Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LED…NHTSA ID 10177396
Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10177396 at NHTSAA20-005Service bulletin - The A/C blows warm air after about 15 minutes of driving. A failed stator in the A/C compressor is keeping the refrigerant pressure from building in the A/C system.NHTSA ID 10174695
Service bulletin - The A/C blows warm air after about 15 minutes of driving. A failed stator in the A/C compressor is keeping the refrigerant pressure from building in the A/C system.
Components: VISIBILITY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10174695 at NHTSAAPaS01242020902Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better u…NHTSA ID 10170787
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10170787 at NHTSAA19-029Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.NHTSA ID 10170783
Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
Components: SEATS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10170783 at NHTSAAPaS01072020908Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better u…NHTSA ID 10170229
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10170229 at NHTSAA19-029Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.NHTSA ID 10169975
Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
Components: SEATS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10169975 at NHTSAARPO12092019Dealer Message - Effective immediately, we will begin collecting the headlights listed on the Service Bulletin A19-042, Warranty Extension: Daytime Running Lights LEDs.NHTSA ID 10169498
Dealer Message - Effective immediately, we will begin collecting the headlights listed on the Service Bulletin A19-042, Warranty Extension: Daytime Running Lights LEDs.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10169498 at NHTSAA19-042Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LED…NHTSA ID 10169057
Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mileage from the original date of purchase. This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10169057 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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