2016 Honda Accord owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Honda Accord: 609 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (199), Exterior Lighting (128), Engine (44). 32 complaints mention a crash and 5 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2016 Honda Accord owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Honda Accord: 609 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (199), Exterior Lighting (128), Engine (44). 32 complaints mention a crash and 5 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2016 Honda Accord recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns and 609 owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord. The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (199), Exterior Lighting (128), Engine (44). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V332000, May 2026) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns4
Owner complaints609
Complaints mentioning a crash32
Complaints mentioning a fire5

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System199
Exterior Lighting128
Engine44
Fuel/Propulsion System39
Service Brakes33
Steering31

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #26V332000 — Air Bags (May 2026): 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,…
  • NHTSA #23V858000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (December 2023): 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…
  • NHTSA #19V060000 — Fuel System, Other (January 2019): 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…
  • NHTSA #17V418000 — Electrical System (June 2017): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.

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