2023 Honda Accord Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

Incident: October 30, 2026 · Filed: November 1, 2026

The car was recalled for a software update involving the IMC. The update was completed on October 2, 2026. Since that time none of the software components work. I cannot use Google assist. I cannot use the saved information before the update. Many other issues that were not present prior to the update. I have gone back 6 times to the Honda dealer (Brilliance Honda in crystal lake, il) each time they look it over and say it will download something once I get home. It never downloads anything and I have to reschedule yet another appointment. Also one associate wanted me to sign an invoice for $189.00 but said there would not be a charge. I told him if there is no charge I will wait until the corrections are made and he walked away annoyed and refused to help me. This software update was to correct a problem that Honda caused by not loaded the software correctly. It can cause the car to stop suddenly and this of course would cause a horrible accident. I also believe they are stringing me along hoping I will give up. The car was expensive and has been recalled numerous times. I feel it may not be safe and I cannot get the Honda dealer to fix it and they are just asking me to come back and come back and come back. Help please. Thank you

Incident: October 26, 2026 · Filed: October 26, 2026

The vehicle's infotainment system displays an OTA software update error message on every startup. Honda dealerships are unable to address this issue without further intervention and software updates from Honda corporate. Dealer has stated that this issue may interfere with reliable over-the-air software updates, including any potential safety-related updates delivered through this OTA system.

Incident: October 14, 2026 · Filed: October 24, 2026

While driving on interstate highway at normal highway speed car sun roof glass shattered without being impacted by anything to my knowledge. Due to the cover being pulled closed the glass did not rain down into passenger compartment but otherwise it could have.

Incident: October 18, 2026 · Filed: October 18, 2026

Description: This is my second NHTSA complaint regarding unprompted automatic emergency braking in this vehicle. While driving at normal speed on [XXX], with no obstacle, pedestrian, or vehicle ahead, the vehicle's forward collision system activated without warning — audible alert sounded followed by the vehicle automatically applying hard braking and coming to an abrupt stop in the roadway. There was no obstruction, stopped traffic, or hazard present to justify the activation. I had 4 passengers in the vehicle at the time, including two children. The vehicle came to a sudden, forceful stop, creating a risk of rear-end collision from following traffic and a jolt risk to occupants. This is a recurring defect — I filed a prior NHTSA complaint for a similar unprompted braking event [reference no-XXX ] that resulted in a shoulder/neck injury to me as well as headache. Both incidents are documented on dash camera video and audio, including the audible system alert preceding each braking event. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident: October 10, 2026 · Filed: October 13, 2026

2023 Honda Accord, 79,000 miles. Steering binds and feels sticky at highway speeds, making it dangerous to micro-adjust. Same issue as the 24V-744 Honda recall, but Accord is excluded20

Incident: June 16, 2026 · Filed: October 6, 2026

I was driving on an interstate in Florida on vacation while using my GPS which was showing on my cars screen. As I was following directions the screen went blank. This caused me to not know which exit to take as it came across exits and while cars following behind me the lost of GpS guidance in the mist of it giving me a direction caused a panic. I use GPS systems all the time and that was the reason the car was purchased because of the gps system and screen. I have been having issues with this screen going out several times and have reported to my dealership and even wrote a letter to Honda’s main office. I was advised by the main office that this is a known issue and there is no fix for it at this time. I have been told by the dealership since I purchased the car in 2023 maybe after 2 months of having the car I experienced issues with this car and screen. It goes blank and volume controls stop working and all I’ve heard from them is it is a known issue when no fix at this time. This issue could have caused me to get into a bad accident due to face the screen going out without any warning while driving on an unknown interstate with vehicles driving between 70-80 miles per hour.

Incident: September 27, 2026 · Filed: September 28, 2026

I have experienced phantom braking multiple times but it happened at the worst time yesterday & because of that my shoulder is hurting alot. I was driving on the road when suddenly car hit the brake without any warnings. This has caused whiplash and headache as well because of it. This phantom braking incident has happened many times just this time it was recorded on my dash cam.

Incident: September 6, 2026 · Filed: September 12, 2026

Sticky and unresponsive steering accompanied by loud clicking in the steering rack and gear box.

Incident: August 18, 2026 · Filed: August 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke started coming from underneath the front driver’s side seat. The contact looked down and became aware that the front driver’s side seat belt anchor had caught fire. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been involved in a crash prior to the fire, and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle had crashed into rear left door of another vehicle. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was needed. The contact exited the vehicle and contacted the local Fire Department. The Fire Department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Incident: July 8, 2025 · Filed: August 15, 2026

Sticky steering at center position" Notchy/Clicking feeling when turning past center point"。（"A noticeable catch and clicking noise when steering wheel passes through the center position"）。"This failure causes inconsistent steering effort and poses a potential safety risk, especially for high-mileage commercial drivers like Uber."