2019 Honda Accord Problems: 10 Known Issues
2019 model year · 9,711+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 9,711+ owner reports, the 2019 Honda Accord has 10 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858, Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091, Body control module software can knock out wipers, lights and camera — recall 20V771 and Front seat belt buckle may not latch — recall 23V158. The most commonly reported issue is Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858 with 4,231 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 10 Known Issues
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Insight vehicles. In certain scenarios, the back-up camera center display may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
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What are the most common Honda Accord problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 9,711+ owner reports, the 2019 Honda Accord has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858, Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091, Body control module software can knock out wipers, lights and camera — recall 20V771. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Honda Accord reliable?
The 2019 Honda Accord has 10 known issues documented across 9,711+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858 and Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091 and Body control module software can knock out wipers, lights and camera — recall 20V771 and Front seat belt buckle may not latch — recall 23V158. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2018-2022 Honda Accord Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858?
The impeller inside the in-tank low-pressure fuel pump can absorb fuel and deform until it interferes with the pump body, and the pump can then stop working. Honda says an inoperative pump could prevent the engine from starting or stall it while driving, increasing the risk of a… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2022 Honda Accord Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091?
NHTSA is investigating reports that the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) activates with no apparent obstruction ahead, causing sudden deceleration. Honda's current bulletin 26-091 (version 2) provides a Honda Sensing software update that changes when, and how much, Adap… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2020 Honda Accord Body control module software can knock out wipers, lights and camera — recall 20V771?
A software error in the body control module (BCM) can intermittently or continuously disrupt its communication with other components, turning on several warning indicators and making one or more electronic systems malfunction. Honda lists inoperative windshield wipers, defroster,… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2019 Honda Accord Front seat belt buckle may not latch — recall 23V158?
The driver and front passenger seat belt buckle channels were made out of specification and interfere with the release button; with use the channel coating can wear and the button can shrink against the channel in cold weather, so the buckle may not latch. A belt that does not la… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2019 Honda Accord Hard or jerky shifts from the 2.0T ten-speed automatic (owner reports)?
Owners report hard or jerky low-gear shifts, including second-to-third shifts and jerkiness in slow traffic. These are owner experiences, not a Honda finding of one common internal fault. Applies to: 2018–2019 Accord 2.0T with the Honda ten-speed automatic. Not the 1.5T CVT, manu… Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2019 Honda Accord Fuel in the engine oil, mostly reported on the 1.5T (owner reports)?
Owners report that the engine oil on 1.5-liter turbo Accords smells of gasoline and reads above the full mark on the dipstick, and two 2018 owners report oil analyses showing high fuel content. Owners say dealers called it normal or did not recognize a problem. Applies to: Owner… Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2019 Honda Accord Repeated dead 12-volt batteries (owner reports)?
Owners report the 12-volt battery going flat after the car sits for a few days and having to replace batteries repeatedly; one owner on a fourth battery reports warning lights coming on and the brake pedal not staying down when the car fails to start. A 2021 class-action lawsuit… Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2020 Honda Accord Windshield can crack from the edge with no sign of impact — bulletin 20-118?
Honda says the area up to 30 mm from the outer edge of the windshield is susceptible to cracking, so a stress crack can start from the edge of the glass with no sign of an impact. Applies to: All 2018-2019 Honda Accords, plus early-built 2020 Accord 1.5T, 2.0T and Accord Hybrid t… Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2020 Honda Accord A/C condenser can corrode and leak refrigerant — bulletin 21-018?
Honda says the A/C condenser on affected cars was not manufactured to specification, so corrosion can form tiny holes in the condenser tube walls that let the refrigerant leak out. Applies to: 2018-2020 Honda Accord vehicles shown as eligible by VIN (Honda bulletin 21-018); 2018-… Severity: low.
What is the 2018-2022 Honda Accord Power door locks may stop responding — Honda dealer request 2022?
Honda asked dealers to report 2018-2022 Accords with door-lock function problems: locks that will not work from the key fob or the door switch, walk-away auto lock not working, no lock or unlock beep, remote start not working, or a door that will not open from the inner or outer… Severity: low.
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