2017 Honda Accord: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2017 Accord
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Recalls vs. other years
Its 3 recall campaigns is the fewest of the six model years we cover (2016–2021); the busiest has 6.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints concentrate on the electrical system: 26% of the 585 on file. The top components are electrical system (155, of which 4 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 3 an injury), wheels (38) and fuel/propulsion system (37, of which 1 mentions a crash). Across all 585 reports, 41 describe a crash, 9 a fire, 21 at least one injury and 2 a death.
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Recent reports
59 complaints (10% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, so owners are still reporting problems, most often about the electrical system (20).
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Changes from 2016
A hybrid appears in the 2017 listing for the first time in this range; EPA lists a 2.0-litre four-cylinder for 2017 that does not appear in the 2016 listing; one recall campaign names one of the two years and not the other (electrical system).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2-litre 4-cylinder hybrid) is rated 48 mpg combined, better than most for the 2017 sedans we cover (median 32 mpg across 27 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 21 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $1,340 a year in the most efficient version and about $3,060 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
585 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Electrical system — 84 complaints (14%)
- Unknown or other — 66 complaints (11%)
- Fuel/propulsion system — 36 complaints (6%)
- Electrical system,unknown or other — 30 complaints (5%)
- Engine — 29 complaints (5%)
- Wheels — 26 complaints (4%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“The vehicles speakers plays a loud glitchy static like noise. It has to do with the Premium Amp and the Audio Unit. Can become too loud to hear emergency service vehicles coming by.”
“While driving the vehicle stops accelerating, it seems to have lost power and will not accelerate.”
“Pulled off my street to go to work, and the car engine started hesitating, misfiring and losing power. I turned around and was able to get it to a safe location, but had to have it towed to the dealership.”
Recalls
3 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
· 26V332000 · 2026-05-22
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
· 23V858000 · 2023-12-19
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
· 19V060000 · 2019-01-29
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.
Investigations
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Fuel system 10 documents (2018-06-02 – 2020-01-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-24 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019-12-02 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019-11-14 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019-10-28 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019-10-09 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019-09-25 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019-09-09 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019-08-27 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2018-06-02 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission contro… |
Electrical system 8 documents (2016-07-16 – 2018-04-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2017-11-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-09-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train |
| 2017-02-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2017-02-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-02-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-10-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-07-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
Equipment 6 documents (2016-09-15 – 2021-02-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-15 | service bulletin | Equipment, back over prevention |
| 2017-01-23 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2017-01-05 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2017-01-03 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-11-02 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-09-15 | service bulletin | Equipment |
Exterior lighting 6 documents (2019-04-10 – 2020-07-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-17 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting, electrical system, equipment |
| 2019-12-09 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting |
| 2019-12-07 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting |
| 2019-06-10 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting |
| 2019-04-10 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting |
| 2019-04-10 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting |
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter 6 documents (2017-03-04 – 2018-02-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-27 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter |
| 2018-02-14 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter |
| 2017-10-13 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter, exterior lighting |
| 2017-03-04 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter |
| 2017-03-04 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter |
| 2017-03-04 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter |
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 5 documents (2017-04-11 – 2017-08-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2017-07-25 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2017-07-10 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2017-06-13 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2017-04-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery 5 documents (2017-02-22 – 2017-06-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2017-03-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, engine |
| 2017-03-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2017-03-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2017-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, electrical system |
Power train 4 documents (2018-01-12 – 2023-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-02-27 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2018-01-12 | service bulletin | Power train, power train:automatic transmission:torque converter |
| 2018-01-12 | service bulletin | Power train |
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Seats 4 documents (2019-11-04 – 2020-01-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-22 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-12-18 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-11-05 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-11-04 | service bulletin | Seats |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 4 documents (2016-10-03 – 2017-06-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc., equipment:electrical |
| 2016-11-28 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2016-10-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2016-10-03 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Engine and engine cooling 3 documents (2017-02-17 – 2023-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2017-09-13 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, power train |
| 2017-02-17 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
Back over prevention 3 documents (2021-03-10 – 2021-04-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-22 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
| 2021-03-25 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
| 2021-03-10 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
Steering 3 documents (2017-11-27 – 2019-05-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-16 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2018-02-08 | service bulletin | Steering, electrical system |
| 2017-11-27 | service bulletin | Steering |
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) 3 documents (2016-11-18 – 2018-04-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-25 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 2017-06-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), equipment:… |
| 2016-11-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 2 documents (2019-04-16 – 2019-10-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-30 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2019-04-16 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, exterior lighting, equipment |
Structure 2 documents (2017-11-27 – 2018-08-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-06 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2017-11-27 | service bulletin | Structure |
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 2 documents (2017-02-09 – 2017-03-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-23 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), electrical sy… |
| 2017-02-09 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), electrical sy… |
Electrical system:software 2 documents (2017-02-21 – 2017-02-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2017-02-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
Engine 1 document (2019-02-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-21 | service bulletin | Engine |
Tires:bead 1 document (2018-06-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | service bulletin | Tires:bead, tires |
Service brakes 1 document (2017-11-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-22 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 1 document (2017-11-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-01 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments 1 document (2017-11-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-01 | service bulletin | Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments |
Power train:automatic transmission 1 document (2017-10-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-27 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar 1 document (2017-08-03)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-03 | service bulletin | Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, steering |
Electrical system:ignition 1 document (2017-06-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system:ignition, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
Equipment:electrical 1 document (2017-06-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control 1 document (2017-02-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-09 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 1 document (2016-12-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
89 communications on file, grouped into 29 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
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| Accord Hybrid Hybrid | 2.0L 4cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 | 47 | 48 |
| Accord | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 |
| Accord | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| Accord | 2.4L 4cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 |
| Accord | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 33 | 25 |
| Accord | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 32 | 24 |
| Accord | 3.5L 6cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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