2019 Honda Accord engine problems
163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Honda Accord — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving on the highway in Michigan, the speed limit is 70 mph. All of a sudden, I noticed that my car acceleration was not working. It ended up my engine misfired and in doing so, I could not go more than 20 mph on the actual highway!!! it was absolutely terrifying, even when I put on my…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the failure was…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.
A25-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on…
ATI&12022024909 · Other · issued Dec 3, 2024
Engine problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Accord | 10 | 8% |
| 2023 Accord | 12 | 15% |
| 2022 Accord | 29 | 13% |
| 2021 Accord | 30 | 14% |
| 2020 Accord | 67 | 19% |
| 2018 Accord | 521 | 29% |
| 2017 Accord | 62 | 12% |
| 2016 Accord | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 Accord | 105 | 18% |
| 2014 Accord | 179 | 18% |
| 2013 Accord | 179 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.