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2017 Honda Accord recalls & problems

The 2017 Honda Accord has 3 safety recalls and 540 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (155 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints540filed by owners
Crashes · fires38 · 9reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2017 Honda Accord in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsMay 21, 2026

Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

Recall 26V33200098,892 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasolineDec 18, 2023

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 23V8580002,490,460 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Fuel system, otherJan 29, 2019

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 19V060000437,032 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Honda Accord NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2017 Honda Accord NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Accord

30mpg combined
City / highway27 / 36 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Accord

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

Accord

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 32 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Accord

25mpg combined
City / highway21 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Accord

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 32 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Accord

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer; Wiring15556329,047 mi
Unknown or other13152715,200 mi
Engine6213133,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5521033,000 mi
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings5140262,000 mi
Service brakes4350116,199 mi
Wheels4300014,500 mi
Power train3331215,813 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members › Underbody shields244157,239 mi
Steering2460319,371 mi
Air bags23101829,600 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights › Daytime running lights › Bulbs2100030,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.