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Honda Accord

Honda's mid-size flagship sedan, consistently praised for its steering feel, interior space and engine refinement across ten-plus generations.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Honda Accord is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 192 to 252 horsepower, achieving up to 44 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 5 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Honda Accord 2023 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Honda Accord Sedan2023 Spec

Years

1976 - present

Power

192 - 252 hp

Best MPG

44 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2023 Recalls

5 campaigns

01At a glance

Honda Accord by the numbers

TopicHonda AccordDetail
Power range192 - 252 hp4 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy26 - 44 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Recalls (2023)5Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Fuel typesPetrol, HybridFWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4971 x 1862 x 1450 mmL x W x H, 2830 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Honda Accord NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★5★5★5★0
20255★5★5★5★0
20245★5★5★5★0
20235★5★5★5★0
20225★5★5★5★0
20215★5★5★5★0
20205★5★5★5★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2023 Honda Accord open recalls

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

23V782000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

23V858000

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

24V763000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

24V859000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

05Pick your year

Honda Accord generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Honda Accord generations

SpecificationAccord XI2023 – present (CY)Accord X2018 – 2022 (CV)
Power Output192 – 204 hp192 – 252 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 44 MPG combinedUp to 33 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h7s5.7s
Exterior Dimensions4971 × 1862 × 1450 mm4903 × 1862 × 1450 mm
Wheelbase2830 mm2830 mm
Powertrains Verified2 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

Smart Value & Budget Pick

Accord X

Ideal for used-car shoppers seeking reliable transportation with lower acquisition costs, proven naturally aspirated engines, and mature parts availability.

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Technology & Modern Pick

Accord XI

Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.

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06Answers

Honda Accord: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Honda Accord have?

The 2023 Honda Accord has 5 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Honda Accord get?

Across verified powertrains, the Accord achieves 26 to 44 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Honda Accord have?

Power ranges from 192 hp to 252 hp across 4 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol, Hybrid fuel types.

Is the Honda Accord safe?

The 2026 Accord earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 7 tested model years.

How many generations does the Honda Accord have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1976 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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