2016 Honda Accord problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2016 Honda Accord have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Accord get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Honda Accord at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).

Q: How much is a 2016 Honda Accord worth?

Comparable 2016 Honda Accord listings run roughly $12,495–$20,999, typically around $16,851 (from 44 vehicles).

2016 Honda Accord at a glance

Safety recalls4

Owner complaints585

Combined26 mpg

Typical price$16,851

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2016 Honda Accord recalls 4

Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #19V060000 · 29/01/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3…

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery NHTSA Campaign #17V418000 · 29/06/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Hond…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · 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.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger NHTSA Campaign #26V332000 · 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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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, D…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Honda Accord common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 585 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

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.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Equipment

Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.

2016 Honda Accord MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg

City23 mpg

Highway33 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Honda Accord worth?

Low

$12,495

Typical price

$16,851

High

$20,999

From 44 comparable 2016 Honda Accord listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,500

Total$17,500

Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,851) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,363), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Honda Accord trims & engines on record

Trims

LX · Sport · EX-L · EX-L V6 · Touring · EX · EX-L NAVI · LX-S

Engines

2.4L 4-cyl 185 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 278 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 285 hp

2016 Honda Accord vehicles on record

2016 Honda Accord LX1HGCR2F35GA158419

2016 Honda Accord LX1HGCR2F38GA122899

2016 Honda Accord LX1HGCR2F31GA101540

2016 Honda Accord Sport1HGCR2F57GA110681 2016 Honda Accord LX1HGCR2F34GA095779

2016 Honda Accord EX-L V61HGCT2B86GA000206 2016 Honda Accord Sport1HGCR2F51GA174733 2016 Honda Accord Sport1HGCR2F55GA119461 2016 Honda Accord Touring1HGCR3F92GA035946 2016 Honda Accord LX-S1HGCT1B45GA011527 2016 Honda Accord EX-L1HGCR2F82GA065627 2016 Honda Accord Sport1HGCR2F54GA170062 2016 Honda Accord Touring1HGCR3F99GA004340 2016 Honda Accord EX-L V61HGCR3F02GA021014 2016 Honda Accord EX-L NAVI1HGCR2F92GA009213 2016 Honda Accord LX1HGCR2F30GA057465 2016 Honda Accord SPORT1HGCR2E52FA205701 2016 Honda Accord EX-L1HGCT1B88GA012254

2016 Honda Accord EX1HGCT1B73GA010774 2016 Honda Accord Sport1HGCR2F57GA051387 2016 Honda Accord EX-L1HGCR2F83GA145423

2016 Honda Accord EX-L V61HGCR3F85GA032370 2016 Honda Accord EX-L V61HGCR3F05GA020987 2016 Honda Accord EX-L V61HGCT2B8XGA001052

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2016 Honda Accord — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda Accord have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Accord?

Based on 585 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Accord get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Honda Accord at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).

How much is a 2016 Honda Accord worth?

Comparable 2016 Honda Accord listings run roughly $12,495–$20,999, typically around $16,851 (from 44 vehicles).

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