2016 Honda Accord Problems
What owners have reported about the 2016 Honda Accord, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2016 Honda Accord a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA, the 7th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, lights and engine.
609 complaints 4 recalls, 1 fire risk 7th worst of 18 Accord years
Top 2016 Honda Accord problems
Electrical problems
199 complaints (33%) name the electrical system, most often the 12v / 24v / 48v battery and integrated starter(OTHER THAN PROPULSION).
Lighting problems
128 complaints (21%) name the lights, most often the headlights.
Engine problems
46 complaints (8%) name the engine.
Fuel system problems
44 complaints (7%) name the fuel system, most often the fuel pump.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (279 of 609). The amber line is the middle value, about 37,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2016 Honda Accord recalls
Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
Recall 26V332000 · May 2026Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Fuel pump
Can stall5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance. 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.
Recall 19V060000 · Jan 201912v / 24v / 48v battery
Fire riskThe case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short. 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.
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Accord years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2016 Honda Accord problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2016 Honda Accord a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA, the 7th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, lights and engine.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Accord problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, lights, engine and fuel system. 199 complaints (33%) name the electrical system, most often the 12v / 24v / 48v battery and integrated starter(OTHER THAN PROPULSION).
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Accord electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 26,000–64,000 miles, with a middle value near 46,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Accord have?
4. Front passenger (26V332000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Fuel pump (19V060000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2016 Honda Accord?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2023, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.