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The 2023 Honda Accord is associated with 224 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 8 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 17 reports (8% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 1.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 32 to 48 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 224 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 8 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Other / Uncategorized (17 / 8%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 12 crash / 2 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 32–48 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Honda Accord?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Accord Hybrid Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 51 MPG 44 MPG 48 MPG — $1,300 / yr
Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 46 MPG 41 MPG 44 MPG — $1,400 / yr
Accord 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Honda Accord?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
HYBRID 4 DR FWD 9.5%
SEDAN 4 DR FWD 9.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Honda Accord models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Honda Accord?

Summary of 224 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
224
Crash Reports
12
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
8

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 15 complaints (1 crash)
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11 complaints (2 crashes)
Service Brakes 9 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 8 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 8 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Honda Accord problems & component breakdown (91 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Honda Accord?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V366000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V054000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
NHTSA Campaign #25V785000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Honda Accord

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Honda Accord

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Honda Accord have?

The 2023 Honda Accord is associated with 8 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 8 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Honda Accord?

NHTSA records list 224 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 17 filings (8% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Honda Accord?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Honda Accord earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Honda Accord get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Honda Accord range from 32 to 48 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.