2025 Honda Accord Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 87 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Accord years
Far fewer complaints than other years 30th of 32 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Accord. That ranks 30th out of 32 Accord model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (41 complaints, 47%), typically at around 4,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Urban Gray Pearl Honda Accord Hybrid Touring CY2 sedan at Honda Ilsan Dealership.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Honda Accord problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering41 · ~4,000 mi
Unknown or Other19
Forward Collision Avoidance13 · ~2,111 mi
Electrical System9
Lane Departure8
Service Brakes7 · ~10,045 mi
Power Train5
Seat Belts3
Structure3
Suspension3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering4147%4,000——
Unknown or Other1922%———
Forward Collision Avoidance1315%2,111——
Electrical System910%———
Lane Departure89%———
Service Brakes78%10,045——
Power Train56%———
Seat Belts33%———
Structure33%———
Suspension33%———
Vehicle Speed Control33%6,090——
Air Bags22%14,000——
Engine22%6,090——
Fuel/propulsion System22%———
Tires22%———
Exterior Lighting11%———
Visibility/wiper11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 62 complaints
2025: 252025252026: 62202662

n = 87 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Honda Accord recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Accord.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

my steering gearbox is making a clicking and popping noise...when I turn the wheel to the left or right I hear the clicking noise...when I drive slowly and turn my wheel the clicking noise continues

Steering · received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769132

Here is a condensed version that includes the engineer and should fit within a **2,000-character limit**: The driver-assistance, lane-mitigation, and collision-avoidance systems in my 2025 Honda Accord have malfunctioned. Warning lights and messages have appeared while driving. I have photographs…

Lane Departure · received Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768365

On August 29, 2026, I took my 2025 Honda Accord to Norris Honda for a persistent rotten-egg/sulfur-type odor. I paid $407.67 for a filter replacement and odor treatment, but the odor persisted. I returned the vehicle on September 9, 2026, at 5,640 miles. The odor was particularly noticeable while…

Structure · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767336

This incidence occurred twice, one year apart, under the same driving and weather conditions and on exactly the same route. On XXX, after departing [XXX], we were driving north on [XXX] near [XXX], with the adaptive cruise control set to 70 mph. Suddenly the dashboard displayed the warning, “Some…

Electrical System · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766447

The contact's son owns a 2025 Honda Accord. The owner stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. No warning light was illuminated. The owner fully lifted the foot from the brake pedal and forcefully depressed the brake pedal while attempting…

Service Brakes · received Sep 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764468

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Accord?

Owners most often report steering, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 41 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda Accord?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Honda Accord a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.