AI Damage2019 Honda Accord Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid filed 94 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 56 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 94
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 56
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 22% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Lane departure 6% of all complaints
- Engine: 27 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Forward collision avoidance: 21 complaints (22% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Electrical system: 16 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 complaints (10% of all).
- Fuel system: 8 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 94 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 0 | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated when attempting to park, the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit the vehicle in front of them causing damage to their front driver side headlight and the grill was caved in. The contact had to depress on the brake pedal and hit the ignition switch for the vehicle to stop accelerating.
The rearview camera, blind spot warning, parking collision warning, the rear cross traffic warning, nor the automatic emergency braking kicked in. I was going at a very low speed at the time of the incident (~1-2 mph).
The auto suddenly lurched, accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a brick wall. My foot was on the brake the entire time. The wall is what stopped the auto. I reported this to honda. They evaluated the auto and found no computer notifications of a malfunction and therefore no issues with the car.
The contact was concerned about the safety of the vehicle as she previously experienced electrical and brake failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Consumer stated car would brake on it's own sometimes.
Vehicle stalled and had a power system failure requiring driver to pull off to the side of a road that blocked traffic. The acceleration/drive function no longer worked. The vehicle displayed a POWER SYSTEM PROBLEM message on the dashboard and showed "DO NOT DRIVE".
Forcing a consumer to drive a vehicle with a known, documented internal coolant leak risks sudden engine seizure, overheating, and catastrophic stalling on public highways, creating a severe and preventable crash hazard.
Could have cause engine fire and/or disabled vehicle while on road. Very expensive fix and dealers who were contacted said theyâve had multiple vehicles repaired for same issue. Online is widely reported problem with this make and model and among the different trim types all same problems
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehilce intermediately misfired due to oil leak. No warning lights were illuminated The vehicle was taken to the local where it was diagnosed the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 3,714 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 10% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Accord Hybrid has 49 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 94, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Tech Line Summary Article - Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own,…
Tech Line Summary Article - Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own, registers unintended inputs, or operates erratically without user interaction. The condition may be more…
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through…
- Dealer Message - On August 21st, 2026, American Honda issued a Product Update for certain 2018-2022 Accord…
Dealer Message - On August 21st, 2026, American Honda issued a Product Update for certain 2018-2022 Accord and Accord Hybrid models that received the accessory Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade. Refer to…
- Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance…
Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the…
- Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may…
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - On certain 2018-2022 Accord and 2018-22 Accord Hybrid vehicles equipped with the…
Service Bulletin - On certain 2018-2022 Accord and 2018-22 Accord Hybrid vehicles equipped with the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto software upgrade, a programming issue within the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto…
- Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking…
Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)…
- Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver…
Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle or…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may also experience engine…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X…
NHTSA lists 56 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Accord Hybrid 200530 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201424 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201539 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201610 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201756 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2018170 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2020102 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202191 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202288 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2023192 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2024108 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202540 sources
- Accord Hybrid 20268 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, forward collision avoidance, electrical system. Total complaints: 94. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (12%), overheating, coolant loss (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 56 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.