AI Damage2022 Honda Accord Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and service brakes. The maker issued 33 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 55
- involving a crash
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 33
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 7% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 5% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 4% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 18 complaints (33% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 11 complaints (20% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Engine: 6 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Tires: 4 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 55 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
No dashboard warning lights. After collision police and ambulance arrived on the scene. Driver was taken to Urgent Care after sustaining soft tissue injuries affecting clavicle, sternum, neck and back. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The brake warning light was illuminated. The air bags of the contact's vehicle did not deploy. The air bags of the two other vehicles deployed. The contact stated that the rearview mirror separated and hit her head, causing a concussion.
My opinion is Sudden Unintended Acceleration during driving to parking area only about 10 feet left to park. (Accelerator pedal position 17% to 99% before crash 1.5 second and Engine RPM to 4100). I have EDR Report. and report analyze sheet.
According to the shop that is currently processing the claim with State Farm and investigating the repairs and damage, many error lights are lit up on the dash as relates to the brakes, forward collision warning, and emergency braking.
Hearing a tapping sound from engine. Misfire codes 2,3,4 Engine temperature at limit warning. Driver and passenger seats malfunctioning VSA module malfunctioning
The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was flashing. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected.
On second week of February, 2026, I was driving my 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid from Elkridge, Maryland to North Beach, the car lost power with a flickering Check Engine Light on. I managed to drive between 25-30 MPH on 55 MPH Highway to my local Honda dealership. The diagnosed the lost power to HEAD GASKET failure.
I lost power and control of the vehicle. Mistlin Honda in Modesto confirmed it was a head gasket failure. No, all warning lamps came on at the sametime.
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 5,078 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Accord Hybrid has 49 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 55, about average.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine 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…
- 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 - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of…
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…
- 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…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord 1.5Ls (no 2.0L) & 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…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 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…
NHTSA lists 33 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 2019150 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2020102 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202191 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 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: forward collision avoidance, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 55. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (24%), warning lights, check engine (18%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 33 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 2022 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.