2019 Honda Accord Hybrid

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:43:29.376Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Accord Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2005: 30 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2014: 24 complaints 2015: 39 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 45 complaints 2017 2018: 113 complaints 2019: 92 complaints 2019 2020: 38 complaints 2021: 47 complaints 2021 2022: 54 complaints 2023: 139 complaints 2023 2024: 75 complaints 2025: 21 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2019: 92 complaints
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YearComplaints
200530
20060
20071
201424
201539
20161
201745
2018113
201992
202038
202147
202254
2023139
202475
202521
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 28%

28% of complaints: engine — 26 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17%

17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20230917

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20200722

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, 20230917

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

2019 — complaint volume: 92
R 20210222 — back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper

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.

Campaign 20V771000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210518 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20230418 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 23V158000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240415 — EA (open)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20260706 — air bags

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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V771000 (back over prevention, electrical system, exterior lighting, visibility, visibility/wiper) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V158000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2020 ● 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2023 ■ 2018 ◆ 2024

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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 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.