Model year guide

2017 Honda accord hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Honda accord hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2017 Honda accord hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Honda accord hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints45
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined48 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Honda accord hybrid recalls 2

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger NHTSA Campaign #26V332000 · manufacturer #Refer to Comments · 21/05/2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord…

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. T…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · manufacturer #KGC, KGD · 18/12/2023

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Honda accord hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2017 Honda accord hybrid safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2017 Honda accord hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined48 mpg
City49 mpg
Highway47 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,400
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Honda accord hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,000
Fuel only$7,000
Per mile$0.09

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
194.9 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Curb weight
3,514 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 Honda accord hybrid. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Pedestrian alert sounds Closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…

NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 21

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 21.

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0139 (secondary heated oxygen sensor slow response) due to the ECM/PCM misinterpreting the secondary heated oxygen sensor output and sets DTC P0139.

Bulletin A25-040 · Fuel/propulsion System · Jun 2025

Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). On your 2017 Accord Hybrid, the brake tandem motor cylinder may only operate in failsafe mode if sa…

Bulletin ONL6TM11302021 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2021

Service Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL lens. If the lens is damaged, it may appear that some of the DRL LEDs are not working. American Honda is extending the warranty on the DRL LEDs to 10 years with unlimited mile…

Bulletin A19-042 · Equipment, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Jul 2020

Owner Notification Letter - On some Accord Hybrid models, the brake tandem motor cylinder may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater…

Bulletin ONL6TM02272020 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2020

Service Bulletin - The brake tandem motor cylinder on certain vehicles may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater is able to enter th…

Bulletin A20-001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2020

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

Bulletin A19-029 · Seats · Jan 2020

Dealer Message - Today, American Honda is announcing a Product Update for certain 2017 Accord Hybrid vehicles due to improperly manufactured brake tandem motor cylinders (TMOC) that, under certain conditions, may cause the vehicle to operate in a failsafe mode…

Bulletin ABOM01142020 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2020

Service Bulletin - The brake tandem motor cylinder on certain vehicles may only operate in failsafe mode if saltwater (in areas where road salt is used) enters the brake tandem motor cylinder and corrodes its metal components. The saltwater is able to enter th…

Bulletin A20-001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2020

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

Bulletin A19-029 · Seats · Dec 2019

Dealer Message - Effective immediately, we will begin collecting the headlights listed on the Service Bulletin A19-042, Warranty Extension: Daytime Running Lights LEDs.

Bulletin ARPO12092019 · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2019

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ACCORD HYBRID FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Honda accord hybrid

The Honda Accord , also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. Worldwide, over 19 million units of the car have been sold, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and a Honda Crosstour crossover.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2017 Honda accord hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid · Hybrid EXL · Hybrid Touring
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 143 hp

2017 Honda accord hybrid vehicles on record

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2017 Honda accord hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Honda accord hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda accord hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda accord hybrid?

Across all 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, electrical system, engine.

What is the 2017 Honda accord hybrid safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2017 Honda accord hybrid an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2017 Honda accord hybrid get?

The 2017 Honda accord hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 48 mpg combined (49 city / 47 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.