DecodedCars2023 Honda Accord
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.
- Class
- Large Cars
- Body styles
- Base 4dr Sedan, Hybrid 4dr Sedan
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 146–192 hp
- Transmission
- e-CVT, CVT
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 48 combined · 51 city / 44 hwy
- Length
- 195.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,292–3,488 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 48 MPG combined — 103% better than the average 2023 large car (23.7 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 192 hp, versus about 264 hp for similar 2023 models.
- Many owner complaints231 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 30 for similar models — most often about the electrical system.
- 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2023 Honda Accord is a large car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,292 lb (Base 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 48 MPG combined (51 city / 44 highway), 103% better than the 2023 large car average of 23.7 MPG, for an estimated $1,400 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2023
- New body dimensions: 3.6 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 Accord →
Trims, performance & features
Engine146 hp2.0L 4-cyl hybrid
Engine192 hp1.5L turbo 4-cyl
Transmissione-CVT · CVT
Seating5 seats · 2 rows
Trims
SportTouringEXSport-LEX-L
Safety & driver-assist features
Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes
Built in: Marysville, Ohio
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2023 Accord configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4dr Sedan | 195.7 in | 73.2 in | 57.1 in | 111.4 in | 63.8 / 62.6 in | 3,292 lb | 60/40 |
| Hybrid 4dr Sedan | 195.7 in | 73.2 in | 57.1 in | 111.4 in | 63.8 / 62.6 in | 3,488 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 / 44 / 48 | +103% | $1,400 | 184 |
| Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 / 41 / 44 | +63% | $1,500 | 201 |
| Accord | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 37 / 32 | +35% | $2,100 | 277 |
8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
8/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.7 MPG2023 Large Cars average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 Honda Accord.
Similar 2023 large cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda Accord (this car) | 48 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2023 Toyota Crown | 41 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2023 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Jetta | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
Recalls (9)
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Oct 8, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- Risk
- A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Jun 4, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- Risk
- A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
Seats › Critical Fasteners · Jan 29, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V054000 · 32 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management › Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) › Software · Nov 13, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V785000 · 256,603 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
Seats › Critical Fasteners · Nov 14, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · 121 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Oct 14, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Seat Belts › Front · Nov 21, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V782000 · 303,770 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Cvt · Aug 17, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V588000 · 19 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
Not every 2023 Honda Accord is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
231Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
12Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
14Injuries reported
14,559 miTypical mileage at failure
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2023 Honda Accord buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 71 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Service Brakes — 62 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Engine — 43 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 14,559 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Accord. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Accord years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 48 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 15 |
| 2025 Accord | 48 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 3 | 120 |
| 2024 Accord | 48 | 195.7 in | Not rated | 6 | 231 |
| 2022 Accord | 47 | 192.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 315 |
| 2021 Accord | 48 | 192.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 293 |
| 2020 Accord | 48 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 6 | 404 |
| 2019 Accord | 48 | 192.1 in | Not rated | 6 | 792 |
| 2018 Accord | 47 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 2,012 |
| 2017 Accord | 48 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 3 | 584 |
| 2016 Accord | 30 | 190.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 611 |
| 2015 Accord | 47 | 189 in | Not rated | 6 | 638 |
| 2014 Accord | 47 | 189 in | Not rated | 5 | 932 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →