2016 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 607 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 32 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 29 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, sensor, occupant classification, front passengerMay 21, 2026
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.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 26V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, delivery, fuel pumpJan 29, 2019
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.
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 19V060000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryJun 29, 2017
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.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 17V418000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
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Exterior lighting, Oct 24, 2018
LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (PASSENGER SIDE IN MY CASE) HALF OUT. DISCOVERED AT 48K MILES. IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. IT'S BEING LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER IN A WEEK. I GUESS WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS.
Exterior lighting, Oct 18, 2018
BOTH DRLS ARE DEFECTIVE AT 61,533 MILES. PART OF THE LED STRIP HAS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. THIS IS A CHRONIC AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2016 HONDA ACCORD.
Exterior lighting, Oct 18, 2018
HEY DIYCARMODZ I'M A LONG TIME SUBSCRIBER AND BOUGHT A 2016 ACCORD COUPE EX-L INSPIRED BY YOUR VIDS. THERE'S AN ISSUE ON THE 2016 & 2017 ACCORDS COUPES AND SEDANS THAT IS BECOMING A HUGE HEADACHE FOR A LOT OF OWNERS. THE DRL LED BURNS OUT WHICH IS EXPECTED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE LISTED AS SAFETY FEATURES BY HONDA.THE LIGHT IS NOT USER ACCESSIBLE AND THE DEALER HAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. I'VE HAD BOTH SETS OF MY HEADLIGHTS EACH REPLACED TWICE AND JUST BURNT OUT AGAIN. I HAVE LINKED ALL THE COMPLAINTS ONLINE THAT I COULD FIND ALONG WITH THE COMMENTS ON THE VIDEOS. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD MAKE THE PROBLEM MORE KNOWN WITH YOUR LARGER FOLLOWING SO THAT HONDA CAN PUT OUT A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE SINCE IT COSTS ANYWHERE FROM $800-$1400 TO GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BECAUSE OF AN LED LIGHT. I SEE A LOT OF ACCORDS ON THE ROAD WITH A BUNT OUT DRL LED AND IT IS SPREADING. I HAVE ATTACHED THE LINKS I HAVE FOUND. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/Q00XNNGAIXW HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/XSFIY3B8R5K HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/IBJAP21W43U HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/30HOFRFSIJO HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/WGIXFRLO1TM HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/Y24883NN7AU HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/K925VRULOAC HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ACCORD/2016/LIGHTS/DAYTIME_LED_LIGHTS_BURNING_OUT.SHTML HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ACCORD/2017/LIGHTS/DAYTIME_RUNNING_LIGHTS_OUT.SHTML
Exterior lighting, Oct 16, 2018
BOTH DRL LED STRIPS ON MY CAR BLEW OUT. HONDA IS NOT WILLING TO COVER OR REPLACE IT. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER HONDA ACCORDS OF THE SAME GENERATION WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OUT ON THE ROAD. THE DEALER AND HONDA REPRESENTATIVE I TALKED TO BOTH ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE, HOWEVER, ARE NOT WILLING TO REMEDY IT.
Exterior lighting, Oct 12, 2018
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT ON MY 2016 HONDA ACCORD TOURING BECAME HALF BURNT OUT AFTER ONLY 4,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE DRIVER SIDE WAS FINE, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT WITH THE PROBLEM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED FOR WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR. THIS WOULD CREATE A BROKEN HEADLIGHT THAT WOULD BE OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE ON A PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW $35,000 CAR. I HAVE NOTICED THIS PROBLEM ON ALMOST ALL 2016-2017 BODY STYLE HONDA ACCORDS THAT I PASS ON THE ROAD.
Exterior lighting, Oct 9, 2018
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT - PASSENGER SIDE FAILED
Exterior lighting, Oct 9, 2018
LEFT SIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT STRIP DOES NOT LIGHT UP FOR HALF OF ITS LENGTH. THE MEDIAL OR INNER HALF DOES NOT LIGHT UP. I NOTICED THIS AT 41000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE WARRANTY IS 36,000 MILES. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE LIGHT WENT OUT BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED BUT I DID NOT NOTICE IT AT THE TIME.
Exterior lighting, Oct 6, 2018
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE LED DRL IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS. I NOTICE ON THE INTERNET THAT A LOT OF HONDA ACCORD V6 TOURING OWNERS HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT. I THINK THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HONDA NEEDS TO FIX. THE DRL IS A SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND LOOKS LIKE ON THIS YEARS THAT PART WAS DEFECTIVE. I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP.
Exterior lighting, Oct 1, 2018
MY VEHICLE HAS LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE RIGHT FRONT DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT WENT OUT. I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE WITH LED LIGHTS BEFORE. I WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN THAT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET AND YOUTUBE I DISCOVERED THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM. PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET AND YOUTUBE ARE SAYING THAT HONDA: IS EXPECTING $1200-$1500 PER UNIT REPLACEMENT COST. THAT IS JUST INSANE. I HAVE NEVER PAID MORE THAN $10 FOR ANY AUTOMOTIVE BULB IN MY LIFE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MANUFACTURERS ARE ALLOWED TO USE LED LIGHTING CANNOT BE EASILY REPLACED LIKE VEHICLES FOR THE LAST 100 YEARS. NORMAL PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD $1200-$1500 FOR A BULB. SINCE THIS IS A BURNED-OUT BULB I DON'T SEE THE POINT IN SENDING YOU A PICTURE.
Exterior lighting, Sep 27, 2018
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE A HIGH FAILURE RATE. WE HAD TO REPLACE THEM TWICE BEFORE THE 36,000 MILE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY RAN OUT AND THEY FAILED AGAIN AT 37,000 MILES. THE COST TO REPLACE THIS SAFETY FEATURE IS $1200 FOR ONE SIDE. WE HAVE ONLY OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 2.5 YEARS AND THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME WE WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. WE THINK THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT FAIL SO FREQUENTLY AND IF IT DOES IT SHOULDN'T COST SO MUCH TO REPLACE.
Exterior lighting, Sep 24, 2018
LED DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT BURNED OUT AT 17.000 MILES.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Sep 15, 2018
LED DRL HAVE BOTH WENT BAD, FOR NO REASON, WORKED ONE DAY DIDNT THE NEXT DAY THRY WERE COVERED BY THD 36K WARRANTY, HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT FIXED THE UNDERLYING ISSUE AND ONCE OUT OF WARRANTY, THEY ARE $1300 EACH! BRAKES HAVE BEEN RESURFACED, FRONT AND REAR. THE CAR HAD 70 MILES, A XEALER TRADED IT ANX IT SAT ON THE LOT FOR MONTHS, PERHAPS THD RUST CREATED PITTING(DAVIS HONDA SHOULD HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS, NOG CUT THEM AT 5K THEN 10K. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 16,800. OH, AND THE PAINT CHIPS/ROAD RASH IS INSANE. THE CLEAR COAT WILL BE GONE BY 100K.
Exterior lighting, Sep 10, 2018
MY 2016 HONDA ACCORD SPORT ONLY HAS 61,000 MILES AND ABOUT A WEEK AGO (OR MAYBE LONGER SINCE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I INSPECTED THE HEADLIGHTS), THE LED LIGHT STRIP ON THE DRIVER SIDE BURNED OUT. I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A FACTORY PROBLEM FROM HONDA AND THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AT $1100. THIS FEATURE IS SUPPOSED TO BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY FEATURE BY HONDA. I FEEL THIS SHOULD NOT BE A CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE WHEN IT IS OBVIOUSLY A HONDA PROBLEM. A RECALL IS IN ORDER AS AGAIN, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE HAPPENING TO THE HONDA ACCORD WITHIN THE FIRST 1 - 2 YEARS OF PURCHASE.
Exterior lighting, Sep 6, 2018
AT APPROXIMATELY 33000 MILES THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM (ONLINE COMPLAINTS). HONDA SHOULD REPLACE OR REPAIR THESE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE IT IS SUCH A WIDESPREAD OCCURRENCE.
Exterior lighting, Aug 27, 2018
DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) ARE LED, BUT BURN OUT. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY IN 2016 HONDA ACCORDS DUE TO CHANGES IN DESIGN FROM PREVIOUS MODELS.
Exterior lighting, Aug 21, 2018
THE LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) HAVE FAILED AFTER 2 YEARS OF SERVICE. REPLACEMENT OF THE WHOLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED RUNNING $800 - $1500. THERE ARE MANY OF THESE ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Exterior lighting, Aug 18, 2018
I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT FIXED IN MY HEADLIGHT UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THIS WOULD BE A EASY AND INEXPENSIVE REPAIR TO BE SURPRISED WITH THE $1000 CHARGE THAT I AM EXPECTED TO PAY. HONDA HAS CREATED A HEADLIGHT DESIGN THAT FORCES THEIR CUSTOMERS TO PAY AN EXORBANT AMOUNT OF MONEY ON A PART THAT CAN BE PURCHASED FOR UNDER $20.00. I REFUSE TO BE TRAPPED IN A COMPANY THAT DOESN'T CONSIDER THEIR CUSTOMERS FUTURE REPAIRS WHEN DESIGNING A CAR. I CAME TO HONDA LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE VEHICLE AND $1000.00 ON ONE HEADLIGHT IS NO WHERE CONSIDERED AN AFFORDABLE REPAIR FOR AN ITEM THAT IS NOT A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CREATED A CLAIM AND IF THIS ISSUE CANNOT BE ADDED AS A RECALL I WILL BE ESCALATING THIS MATTER TO CORPORATE LEVEL OR HIGHER.
Exterior lighting, Aug 17, 2018
DRIVERSIDE DAYTIME LED LIGHTS PARTIALLY BURNED OUT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR VEHICLE AND NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM AROUND JULY 20, 2018. I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE JUST A BULB REPLACEMENT BUT JUST LEARNED THE WHOLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE CHANGED
Exterior lighting, Jul 31, 2018
MY 2016 HONDA ACCORD LX DRIVER'S SIDE LED RUNNING LIGHT FAILED AT 39,893 MILES. THE LED LIGHT SHOULD NOT OF FAILED THIS SOON AND HONDA SHOULD IDENTIFY THIS PART AS DEFECTIVE. TO REPLACE LED THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE LED IS A RUNNING LIGHT AND IS A CRITICAL TO VEHICLE OPERATION SAFETY. THE LED LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON WHEN THE LIGHT SETTING IS IN THE AUTO POSITION. THE LED LIGHT ALSO HELPS OTHER DRIVERS SEE THE VEHICLE IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. NHTSA SHOULD REPORT NUMBERS TO HONDA AND HONDA SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO FIX THE ISSUE.
Exterior lighting, Jul 24, 2018
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2016 HONDA ACCORD TOURING. THE VEHICLE HAS 54K MILES AND THE LED DRL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS FAILED.
Exterior lighting, Jul 23, 2018
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, LED STRIP, GO OUT AFTER ABOUT 30,000 MILES. MY DRIVER SIDE LED STRIP WENT OUT AND HONDA REPLACED IT AT 35,000 MILES. AT 40,000 MILES, PASSENGER SIDE DRL LED STRIP WENT OUT. HONDA IS USING FAULTY PARTS AND IS CHARGING $800 TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY EVERY 30,000 MILES. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE LED STRIP LIGHTS ARE IMPORTANT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH SAFETY ZONES THAT REQUIRE HEADLIGHTS TO BE ON, OR AT NIGHT WHERE YOU NEED THE LIGHT TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. LIGHTING ISN'T A WEAR AND TEAR PART AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE GOING OUT THAT OFTEN.
Exterior lighting, Jul 9, 2018
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS FAIL AND NEED TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY, RANDOMLY CAUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO PROPERLY SEE MY VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING LANES OR DRIVING NEXT TO THEM ON HIGHWAYS.
Exterior lighting, Jul 2, 2018
2016 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BLOWN OUT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.*JS
Exterior lighting, Jun 26, 2018
MY 2016 HONDA ACCORD SPORT ONLY HAS 43,000 MILES AND ABOUT A WEEK AGO, THE LED LIGHT STRIP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BURNED OUT. DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER ( EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY) AND IT WOULD BE UPWARDS OF $500 OR MORE TO REPLACE SINCE THE WHOLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED. SEROIUSLY??? I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN DO YOU DRAW THE LINE AND CALL IT A DEFECT AND ISSUE A RECALL?? THIS FEATURE IS SUPPOSED TO BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY FEATURE BY HONDA. I FEEL THIS SHOULD NOT BE A CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE WHEN IT IS OBVIOUSLY A HONDA PROBLEM.
Exterior lighting, Jun 24, 2018
THE DAY TIME RUNNING LED LIGHTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE BLOWN OUT AND AMERICAN HONDA HAS REFUSED TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE CAR IS OVER THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS UNDER TWO YEARS OLD FROM WHEN I PURCHASED IT. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN TO AMERICAN HONDA AND IS NOT ONLY LIMITED TO THE HONDA ACCORD BUT OTHER MODELS. IT IS AN ENGINEERING DEFECT AND A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE LISTED AS A SAFETY FEATURE ON THE WINDOW STICKER. AS LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. AMERICAN HONDA SHOULD FIX THIS AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER, BECAUSE THESE LED BULBS ARE DEFECTIVE AND THEY ARE CHARGING $1,400.00 TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES.