AI Damage2019 Honda Accord: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Honda Accord filed 698 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 262 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 698
- involving a crash
- 26
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 262
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 27% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 22% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 8 Lane departure 5% of all complaints
- Engine: 185 complaints (27% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Forward collision avoidance: 154 complaints (22% of all), 8 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 115 complaints (16% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 109 complaints (16% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 70.
- Service brakes: 91 complaints (13% of all), 7 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 50.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 18 complaints
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 3 complaints
- 2 L · hybrid · 4 cylnamed in 3 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
- CVTnamed in 2 complaints
- manual, 6-speednamed in 2 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 698 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 | 185 | 3 | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 154 | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 115 | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 109 | 4 | 70 |
| Service brakes | 91 | 7 | 50 |
| Fuel system | 77 | 0 | 32 |
| Powertrain | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| Air bags | 32 | 8 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| Steering | 27 | 4 | 14 |
| Structure | 21 | 2 | 13 |
| Visibility | 12 | 0 | 23 |
| Electronic stability control | 12 | 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.
I hit a pot hole that caused a blow out and sent me flipping down an embankment and landed in a field upside down
Subject: Vehicle Safety Defect Report – Brake Failure and Collision Mitigation System Malfunction To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am filing a safety defect complaint regarding a Honda vehicle that experienced sudden brake failure and a suspected Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)…
I been in three accidents in this vehicle license plate [XXX] n the air bag never deployed when it should of .I was covered by farmers insurance on XXX claim number XXX-1 the other one on XXX claim number XXX-1.The other accident was on 01-12-2024 for this one I was covered by pacific adjusting and claim.
I believe the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) was at fault as well as the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). The vehicle got towed off the highway directly to a local body shop. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
The contact stated that the traction control, tire pressure warning system, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering seized, and the tires slipped. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.
While driving my 2019 Honda Accord at approximately 65 mph on the highway, the car suddenly lost power, went into limp mode, and the steering wheel locked up. I was unable to turn or control the vehicle, which resulted in another car crashing into me.
The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the contact stated that the lane assist feature was activated. The contact stated that the Anti-lock Brake System was independently activated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while it was raining.
Engine stall in the middle of the road making me hit an object and it lock up the steering wheel for I couldn't are nun causing the car to being in an accident this cost my insurance $4.5K to fix in damages and the car was under Honda care and Honda care basic warranty because they have on the carfax that it was minor…
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 73 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 3% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Accord has 419 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 698, 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.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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…
- Tech Line Summary - Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own,…
Tech Line Summary - 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 noticeable when…
- 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…
- Dealer Message - Due to a software programming issue within the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto system,…
Dealer Message - Due to a software programming issue within the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto system, an invalid "License Authentication Error" message may appear on the Display Audio screen after approximately…
- 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 - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS),…
Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
NHTSA lists 262 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Accord?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 698. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (30%), stalls while driving (11%), fuel system, fuel smell (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Honda Accord?
NHTSA lists 262 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 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.
Other 2019 models
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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 2026-11-04.