2024 Honda Accord problems & reliability
133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Accord, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2024 Honda Accord vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 44 | 33% |
| Unknown OR Other | 25 | 19% |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 22 | 17% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 13 | 10% |
| Engine → | 10 | 8% |
| Lane Departure → | 10 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 7% |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the electronic power steering seized, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle failed to return to normal operation. No warning lights were…”
Steering · filed Jul 30, 2026
“Apparently a very well known issue, I've had my car for 17 months and the software error see dealer had been on every time I start my car for the past 14 of them. And sometimes when I'm driving. Took it to the dealer, as the screen prompts, they said they reset it, turned it on, and there it was. Don't think they even…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 21, 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…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
Recall Query RQ24006 · opened Apr 4, 2024 · closed Mar 26, 2025
Technical service bulletins
68 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Accord. The 10 most recent:
Over The Air - Due to a software programming issue of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU, also referred to as TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio display. This condition…
A26-037 · Over The Air · issued May 15, 2026
Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop contacting the top of the front damper…
A23-094 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.
AATS30566 · Other · issued Apr 7, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 Accords with a customer complaint of a noise from the instrument panel garnish in the center and passenger vent outlet areas with…
ATI&04022026904 · Other · issued Apr 3, 2026
Dealer Message - Due to a software programming issue of the telematics control unit (TCU/TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio display. This condition results in an…
AEBM03262026906 · Over The Air · issued Mar 26, 2026
Service Bulletin - Customer complains of a clicking, light ticking, or binding sound while turning the steering wheel due to lack of sufficient clearance between the steering gearbox motor housing and the steering rack.
AATS30466 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 Accords with a customer complaint of a noise from the instrument panel garnish. The noise can be described as buzzing, rattling…
ATI&02262026901 · Other · issued Feb 26, 2026
Over The Air - Due to a software programming issue of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU, also referred to as TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio display. This condition…
A26-037 · Over The Air · issued Feb 24, 2026
Over The Air - Due to a software programming issue of the telematics control unit (TCU/TSU), certain functions may not operate as designed when accessed from the Screen Audio display. This condition results in an error…
AEBM02202026901 · Over The Air · issued Feb 21, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 Accords with a customer complaint of a noise from the instrument panel garnish. The noise can be described as buzzing, rattling…
ATI&02102026901 · Other · issued Feb 11, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Honda Accord has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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