NHTSA & EPA data · updated October 21, 2026

2025 Honda Accord recalls, problems & safety ratings

Quick answer

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Honda Accord and 115 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are steering (46), unknown or other (28), forward collision avoidance (17). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 32–48 mpg combined, depending on engine.

The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Accord model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 5.1 per model year.

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Recalls 3

Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Honda Accord. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Tires · temporary/emergency spare tireNHTSA #26V663000 · 10/08/2026

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Tires · temporary/emergency spare tireNHTSA #26V366000 · 06/04/2026

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system · propulsion system · hybrid management · power control unit/module (hpcu) · softwareNHTSA #25V785000 · 11/13/2025

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

Common problems

From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.

Most-reported problem areas

Steering46
Unknown or other28
Forward collision avoidance17
Electrical system16
Service brakes16
Lane departure10
Power train7
Vehicle speed control6

By the numbers

115owner complaints filed
8involved a crash
1involved a fire
13injuries reported

Recent owner reports

10/19/2026 · Electrical system,seats

While vehicle was parked and turned off, the wiring underneath the passenger seat caught fire. The fire damaged the seat, wiring, flooring, and mats.

10/18/2026 · Unknown or other

My 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring has an unresolved tire repair kit safety recall, NHTSA 26V-366, Honda campaign DOV. I contacted Bay Ridge Honda in [XXX], on XXX, to request a recall repair appointment. I was told the necessary parts were unavailable. I contacted the dealership again on XXX, and received the same response. As of XXX, 62 days have passed since my first requ…

10/18/2026 · Steering

I feel a momentarily catching/sticking sensation in the steering wheel requiring extra effort to turn or make small corrections constantly and its a safety issue especially on highway I was almost in an accident on multiple occasions from XXX to XXX while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Safety ratings

2025 Honda ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Honda Accord.

Accord

Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.5 L · Turbo

29city
37hwy
32combined

Regular

Accord Hybrid

Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.0 L

51city
44hwy
48combined

Regular

Other model years

Compare every Honda Accord year

Questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Honda Accord, most recently for tires · temporary/emergency spare tire (10/08/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Accord?

Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are steering (46), unknown or other (28), forward collision avoidance (17).

Is the 2025 Honda Accord safe?

The 2025 Honda Accord earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.

Is the 2025 a good year for the Honda Accord?

The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any Accord model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 5.1 per model year.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Accord get?

EPA ratings for the 2025 Honda Accord range from 32 to 48 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

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Related vehicles

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ACCORD SEDAN, ACCORD HYBRID, Accord.

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