2025 Honda Accord problems & reliability
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Accord. 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 (11 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 37 | 49% |
| Unknown OR Other | 16 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 11 | 14% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 8% |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
What owners report
“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 25, 2026
“When turning the steering wheel at low speeds or when not moving, creaking and popping noise can be heard coming from the lower front end of the vehicle. I was told by Honda service that there is a known issue and that Honda was working on a remedy for the problem.”
Steering · filed Jul 23, 2026
“Have received notification many months ago that my car has a recall on the tire repair kit. Have been told it’s been back ordered for months. Have called multiple dealerships and being told the same thing. This is a safety issue and unacceptable at this point.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
37 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 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
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2025 Honda Accord in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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