2017 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 536 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 16th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 38 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 23 people were injured and 2 people died.
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
Representative owner complaints: forward collision avoidance
34 reports, newest first. Show all
Forward collision avoidance, Jul 27, 2022
When Driving the car it will occasionally Brake when another car is passing in the opposite direction My local Honda Service technician can find no problems. When we deactivate t he CMBS(Collision Mitigation Braking System) the problem goes away.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 11, 2022, crash
Traffic was traveling at around 55 miles per hour. The car in front had to make a quick stop to avoid hitting a flagger that could not be seen due to the sun. My car that is equipped with Hondas forward collision mitigation system did not respond. I pressed the brakes myself but did not stop in time resulting in an accident. The system does activate randomly while driving and will slam the brakes when no objects are in the path of the vehicle.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 9, 2022, crash
While driving on an interstate, I started reducing my speed as I was approaching my exit. Before I could exit, my car automatically came to a complete stop. I was rear ended by a truck that was behind me. There were no vehicles or objects in front of me. 911 was called. The passenger in my car had to be transported to the hospital. My car and the truck had to be towed away. No warning lights appeared. My insurance company will be inspecting the car at the tow shop. Everyone involved safety was put at risk. We are thankful we are alive because this could have been worse.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 8, 2022
Driving on the highway with the adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, auto emergency braking and lane keeping assistance engaged the vehicle will occasionally initiate an un-commanded, unreasonably abrupt brake application for seemingly no reason and often with no other vehicles in the vicinity. I've noticed Honda has issued a recall for 2018-19 Accords for this exact anomaly. It only stands to reason that my vehicle is experiencing this same defect as many of these systems are shared with the 2017 Accord. I won't use this feature as is because it seems unpredictably dangerous.
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 8, 2022
car locked down on roadway and would not respond to accelerator until brake paddle action, as it did not accommodate the transmission B mode drag and falsely detected a pending collision. plus it falsely detects exit lane markings as collisions and engages brake. Also does not factor in gravity in collision avoidance. We have an uphill steep driveway and it will lock down in the driveway to avoid hitting something that the force gravity prevents. for a bit, disabled system and talked with service and then set the distance setting to short, which seems to have improved the issue.
Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Dec 28, 2021
All the warning lights came on in the dashboard. Took it to the dealer, replaced the steering sensor. Couple months later all the warning lights came on again.
Engine, Forward collision avoidance, Mar 21, 2021
2017 HONDA ACCORD SPORT , I GET ENGINE LIGHT THE CAR STARTS ACTING UP , TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC THEY REPLACE PLUGS AND A COIL THEN KEPT ON DOING IT . TOOK IT TO HONDA IN MODESTO . COULDN'T FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON . JUST DROVE IT AND STILL GIVING PROBLEMS
Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Mar 7, 2021
LKAS, ACC AND PRE-COLLISION BRAKING ALL FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FIRST ADVISED ME TO REPLACE THE OPTICAL CAMERA, THE SECOND ADVISED ME TO REPLACE THE MICROWAVE RADAR, BUT NEITHER WOULD AFFIRM THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WOULD ELIMINATE THE INTERMITTENT FAILURES. WHEN THE SYSTEM FAILS, ALL ASSOCIATED SAFETY FEATURES AS WELL AS CRUISE CONTROL ARE DISABLED FOR THE DURATION OF THAT TRIP.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Nov 8, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AND SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE TO A BODY SHOP AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09105290. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,098. *DT CONSUMER CONTINUED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE FAILED TO STOP. THE FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED. UPDATED 02/01/19*JB