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2023 Honda Accord problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
20%
16 of 86 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2023 Honda Accord. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 20% of relevant complaints.

Better than 88% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 17, 2026
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Does the 2023 Honda Accord have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 16 of 86 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Accord concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (20%). For comparison, the 2022 scores 18%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
16
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
86
this model year
Fires reported
2
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
5
7 crashes · 5 injuries

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 26%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE22 · 26%
SERVICE BRAKES17 · 20%
STEERING16 · 19%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14 · 16%
ENGINE12 · 14%

The years either side

2010
41%
201 of 640
2011
29%
55 of 311
2012
26%
81 of 380
2013
22%
296 of 1,433
2014
27%
252 of 981
2015
28%
161 of 601
2016
21%
98 of 607
2017
27%
131 of 537
2018
44%
789 of 1,884
2019
42%
270 of 691
2020
35%
113 of 362
2021
25%
54 of 234
2022
18%
44 of 252
2023
20%
16 of 86

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2023 Honda Accord

What one owner reported

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM07/21/2026
While driving my 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid, the vehicle suddenly displayed multiple warning messages, including a Check Engine Light, and immediately entered limp mode. Engine power was significantly reduced, making it difficult to accelerate and safely keep up with surrounding traffic. This unexpected loss of power cre…

One of 16 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Honda Accord?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Honda Accord involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump24V763000 · Oct 2024

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…

fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000 · Dec 2023

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.…

3 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
seats: critical fasteners26V054000 · Jan 2026
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…
seats: critical fasteners24V859000 · Nov 2024
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…
seat belts: front23V782000 · Nov 2023
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.…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 17, 2026.

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Questions people ask about the 2023 Honda Accord

Does the 2023 Honda Accord have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 16 of 86 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Accord concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (20%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Honda Accord?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Honda Accord involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total: 24V763000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Honda Accord years are better?

Among the Honda Accord years we track, the 2022 (18%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (20%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2023 Honda Accord?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 Honda Accord shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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