VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT ON FIRE! THE WHOLE CAR BUSTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING ON THE FREEWAY
2016 Honda Accord
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 356.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
290 reports with mileage · 310 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 195 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 127 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
600 reportsHONDA ACCORD V6 I HAVE A 2011 AND 2016 ACCORD V6...WHEN THE ROAD IS WET (RAIN OR LIGHT SNOW) OR SIGNIFICANT WIND, THE CARS ARE ALL OVER THE ROAD, WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE CARS BACK TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CHARGE ME FOR REALIGNMENT, AND SAY I AM ALL SET. 4 OR MORE TIMES BACK WITH CARS I HAVE BO…
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HONDA ACCORD V6 I HAVE A 2011 AND 2016 ACCORD V6...WHEN THE ROAD IS WET (RAIN OR LIGHT SNOW) OR SIGNIFICANT WIND, THE CARS ARE ALL OVER THE ROAD, WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT THE CARS BACK TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, THEY SAY THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CHARGE ME FOR REALIGNMENT, AND SAY I AM ALL SET. 4 OR MORE TIMES BACK WITH CARS I HAVE BOUGHT NEW, AND EVERY TIME I AM TRAVELING OVER 65 MPH I FEEL I COULD CRASH AT ANY TIME. THE DEALERSHIP ACTS LIKE I AM CRAZY. WHEN I DO NET SEARCHES IT SEEMS ALL OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN SILENCED. ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? I DRIVE TONS OF MILES AND KNOW CARS PRETTY WELL
WHEN STOPPING CAR AND FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE CAR ATTEMPS TO LUNGE FWD ON ITS OWN. WHEN CAR IS IN NEUTRAL ENGINE RACES. CAR WAS IN MOTION IN TRAFFIC.
WHILE ON A TRIP DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 72 MPH, IN BUSY TRAFFIC, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE ENGINE STALLED. I ROLLED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER, AND THE CAR DIDN'T RESTART. ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT ALL ELECTRONICS (RADIO, COMPUTER SCREENS) WERE WORKING. HONDA TOWED (UNDER WARRANTY) TO THEIR NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AFTER CHECKI…
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WHILE ON A TRIP DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 72 MPH, IN BUSY TRAFFIC, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE ENGINE STALLED. I ROLLED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER, AND THE CAR DIDN'T RESTART. ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT ALL ELECTRONICS (RADIO, COMPUTER SCREENS) WERE WORKING. HONDA TOWED (UNDER WARRANTY) TO THEIR NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AFTER CHECKING OUT THE CAR, AND TELLING ME IT RESTARTED AND DISPLAYED NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES, I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. I WAS TOLD IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AS THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. STILL ON A TRIP, AND ABOUT 500 MILES LATER, I WAS AGAIN ON THE INTERSTATE PASSING A GROUP OF SEMI'S ON ABOUT A 5% GRADE, WITH CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND ME, WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. THIS TIME WAS MUCH SCARIER AS I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE, AND THE RIGHT SHOULDER WAS BLOCKED BY A LONG STRING OF SEMI'S. IT WAS DANGEROUS TRYING TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AS THERE WERE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND ME ALSO. I WAS TRAVELING AT 78 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR RESTARTED THIS TIME, AND WITH IT BEING A WEEKEND AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLOSED, I CONTINUED HOME THE FINAL 550 MILES (IN THE RIGHT LANE) WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS WAS THE 3RD TIME THE ENGINE HAS STALLED. THE FIRST WAS WHEN I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 109, AND AT THE TIME (CAR HAD ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON IT) I ATTRIBUTED IT TO THE TEMPERATURE EVEN THOUGH THE CAR DIDN'T OVERHEAT. IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY THIS CAR IS THE 6 SPEED (MANUAL), 6 CYLINDER, COUPE MODEL.
PURCHASED HONDA ACCORD IN 2017 FOR TRIPS & HIGHWAY DRIVING. AT 34K MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE DRL RUNNING LIGHTS STARTED TO FADE AND THEN WENT COMPLETELY OUT. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND BECAUSE THE CAR NOW HAD 39K MILES WILL NOT FIX. THE PART THE PART #33150-TAA81 IS OVER $800 PURCHASE SINCE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT …
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PURCHASED HONDA ACCORD IN 2017 FOR TRIPS & HIGHWAY DRIVING. AT 34K MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE DRL RUNNING LIGHTS STARTED TO FADE AND THEN WENT COMPLETELY OUT. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND BECAUSE THE CAR NOW HAD 39K MILES WILL NOT FIX. THE PART THE PART #33150-TAA81 IS OVER $800 PURCHASE SINCE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS THE TOURING MODEL WHICH WAS A PREMIUM OPTION WITH THESE LIGHTS. THIS WASN`T AN ISSUE UNTIL THE PAST MONTHS WE HAVE BEEN ISSUED WARNINGS BY STATE PATROL OF NEBRASKA AND COLORADO THAT THE DRIVING LIGHTS WERE OUT!? I NEVER KNEW THIS WAS A VALID SAFETY VIOLATION FOR A RUNNING CAR?
FRONT DRIVER SIDE LED DRL STRIP WENT OUT AT 51K
MY COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED TODAY. TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK. EVERY AVOIDANCE SYSTEM IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS NEW CAR FEATURE! CAR WAS IN MOTION ON NEIGHBORHOOD STREET.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE BURNT OUT.
THE DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS (LED) FAILED AT APPX. 37,0000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE AN INADEQUATE HEAT SINK ON ONE LED CHIP WHICH CAUSES THE ACRYLIC TUBE TO MELT, BAD DESIGN. REPAIRING COST ABOUT $1500 REQUIRING TOTAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AS DLRS ARE UNREPAIRABLE. THIS IS 1) A MASSIVE DESIGN DEFECT 2) LEADING TO DRIVING WI…
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THE DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS (LED) FAILED AT APPX. 37,0000 MILES. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE AN INADEQUATE HEAT SINK ON ONE LED CHIP WHICH CAUSES THE ACRYLIC TUBE TO MELT, BAD DESIGN. REPAIRING COST ABOUT $1500 REQUIRING TOTAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AS DLRS ARE UNREPAIRABLE. THIS IS 1) A MASSIVE DESIGN DEFECT 2) LEADING TO DRIVING WITH NO RUNNING LIGHTS 2) DUE TO UNAFFORDABLE COST OF REPAIR. THE PROBLEM IS WINDSPREAD
THE DRIVERS SIDE LED DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE GOING OUT ON SEVERAL OF THE NEWER MODEL HONDA ACCORD SPORT AND TOURING MODELS. THIS IS SAFETY FEATURE THAT APPEARS TO BE FAILING ON MULTIPLE MODELS, WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL CONSUMERS THAT HAVE ,AND OR…
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THE DRIVERS SIDE LED DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE GOING OUT ON SEVERAL OF THE NEWER MODEL HONDA ACCORD SPORT AND TOURING MODELS. THIS IS SAFETY FEATURE THAT APPEARS TO BE FAILING ON MULTIPLE MODELS, WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL CONSUMERS THAT HAVE ,AND OR ARE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. YOU CAN SEE THERE ARE SEVERAL CONSUMERS AFFECTED ON THIS SINGLE YOUTUBE LINK ->HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=IBJAP21W43U THANK YOU
Official recalls
426V332000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
May 21, 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, 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 & remedy
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. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. 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.
23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Dec 18, 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 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 & remedy
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
19V060000 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
Jan 29, 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 performance.
Consequence & remedy
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. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
17V418000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery
Jun 29, 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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