2016 Honda Accord Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 611 owner complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord. The EPA rates it 21 to 30 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 611
- Crashes / fires reported
- 32 / 5
- EPA combined
- 21–30 MPG
2016 Honda Accord recalls
Air BagsMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V332000+
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fuel System, GasolineDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA 23V858000+
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fuel System, OtherJan 29, 2019 · NHTSA 19V060000+
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Electrical SystemJun 29, 2017 · NHTSA 17V418000+
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2016 Honda Accord problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Electrical System199
- Unknown or Other129
- Exterior Lighting128
- Engine44
- Fuel/Propulsion System39
- Service Brakes33
- Steering31
- Power Train29
2016 Honda Accord gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,150 |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,200 |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,400 |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 33 | 25 | $2,550 |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 21 | 32 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,050 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2016 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord, most recently for the air bags (May 21, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Accord problems?
Owners filed 611 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (199), unknown or other (129), exterior lighting (128).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Accord get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Honda Accord at 21 to 30 MPG combined (best version: 27 city / 36 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.