2023 Honda Accord Hybrid

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:43:17.023Z

This year had more than double the complaints of 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, 2023 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
2023: 139 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230402

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230402

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 22 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

2023 — complaint volume: 139
R 20231011 — power train

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 23V588000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240404 — RQ (closed 20250326)

Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate

R 20250106 — seats

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 24V859000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250220 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Campaign 24V763000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260105 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 25V785000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260309 — seats

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF.

Campaign 26V054000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — tires

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026.

Campaign 26V366000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V366000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V588000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V859000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V763000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V785000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V054000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2020 ● 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ◆ 2019 ◆ 2024

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid have?

6 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.