2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 94 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
29% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle has a documented, severe manufacturing defect involving a cylinder head gasket leak under Honda Service Bulletin 26-006. A certified technician at Honda East Cincinnati confirmed the head gasket leak in writing on September 9, 2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Also filed under Power train
Forward collision avoidance
29% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
07/28/2023 - Car showed many brake system errors: electric parking brake, vehicle stability, adaptive cruise control, etc. Took to Heritage Honda, Bel Air, MD, and got error code diagnosis of PI20-00, brake system/pedal simulator failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-17
Also filed under Service brakes
Electrical system
17% · 16 reportsFuel/propulsion system
10% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle stalled and had a power system failure requiring driver to pull off to the side of a road that blocked traffic. The acceleration/drive function no longer worked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
Service brakes
9% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On July 7TH, 2020 I was turning into a parking space at my employers. My foot was on the brake as I coasted into the parking spot. The auto suddenly lurched, accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a brick wall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-22
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
▮
2019Complaint volume 94 complaints filed for this model year.
-
R
2021-02-22Back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper20V771000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
-
R
2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
-
I
2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
-
R
2023-04-18Seat belts23V158000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023.
-
R
2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...
Remedy: 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.
-
I
2024-04-15Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
-
R
2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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...
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V771000 · Back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper
- Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V158000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.