The 2026 Honda Accord has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 1.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 31 to 48 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 31–48 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
31–48MPG
4 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 1.5l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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
Accord SE 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / 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 2026 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 HEV FWD 9.5%
SEDAN 4 DR N/A 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 2026 Honda Accord models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Honda Accord?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 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.
View all 2026 Honda Accord recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.