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All cars · Honda Accord · 2025

2025 Honda Accord. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index121100 = average car
Complaints114NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold150,196U.S. model year
Per 100K sold76complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD29 / 37 / 32Regular$1,950
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD46 / 41 / 44Regular$1,400

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,800 and 12,200 miles. Median 5,300, from 9 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering40%
Automatic emergency braking21%
Brakes14%
Electrical13%
Lane assist9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
11480606

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 26V663000 Oct 2026 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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 prev

  • 26V366000 Jun 2026 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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) invo

  • 25V785000 Nov 2025 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Hybrid Management / Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) / Software

    Defect. 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.

    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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.

Manufacturer communications 53

Honda filed 53 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Service Bulletin - Customer complains of a clicking, light ticking, or binding sound while…
  • Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from…
  • Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Honda ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202293189154,612Automatic emergency braking
202398230197,947Electrical
2024152230162,723Steering
2025121114150,196Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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