2016 Honda Accord recalls and problems
The 2016 Honda Accord has 4 safety recalls and 613 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Honda Accord vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Honda Accord recalls
Recall 26V-332: Air Bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 23V-858: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 19V-060: Fuel System, Other
Problem: 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.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 17V-418: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
2016 Honda Accord problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 202 | |
| Unknown or Other | 131 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 128 | |
| Engine | 44 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | |
| Steering | 31 | |
| Service Brakes | 30 | |
| Power Train | 29 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 28 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | |
| Structure | 20 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 19
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 9
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 7
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 5
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 4
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 3
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 3
- Lane Departure › Assist — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2016 Honda Accord complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Honda Accord years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord: 26V-332 (air bags), 23V-858 (fuel system, gasoline), 19V-060 (fuel system, other), 17V-418 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Honda Accord?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (202 reports), followed by unknown or other (131). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,000 miles.
Are Honda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.