2016 Honda Accord Safety Report
2016 HONDA ACCORD SAFETY REPORT
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Honda Accord
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Honda Accord. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (568) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 37 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Exterior Lighting | Compare exterior lighting issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Honda Accord with 180 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Honda Accord before buying across this generation. |
Honda Accord Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Honda Accord years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda Accord | 507 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Honda Accord | 585 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 1672 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Honda Accord | 589 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Honda Accord | 312 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Honda Accord | 180 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Honda Accord Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Honda Accord, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Exterior Lighting
108 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Honda onlyElectrical System
92 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Honda onlyUnknown Or Other
50 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyElectrical System,Unknown Or Other
35 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Unknown Or Other issues Honda onlyEngine
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Honda onlyVisibility/Wiper
15 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Honda onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Honda Accord
Reliability Score
The 2016 Honda Accord receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Honda Accord
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Honda Accord
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Honda Accord:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Pump Recall Honda has issued a recall for fuel pump issues in 2013-2023 Honda Accords, which can lead to engine stalling and reduced performance. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Recall Honda has issued a recall for electrical system issues in 2013-2016 Honda Accords, which can cause loud static noises and system failures. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Audio System Issues Common complaints include loud static noises from the audio system, even when the radio is off, which can be dangerous and distracting. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Odometer Fraud A private sale of a 2016 Honda Accord was found to have odometer fraud, indicating potential issues with the vehicle's history. |
Low | Occasional | N/A miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Honda Accord:
Issues with the audio system, including loud static noises, are common in 2016 Honda Accords.
Fuel pump issues have been reported, leading to engine stalling and reduced performance.
Electrical system issues, including battery problems, have been reported.
Exterior lighting issues can affect visibility, especially at night.
Recall Details for the 2016 Honda Accord
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Honda Accord by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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 P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Honda Accord
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Honda Accord with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
-radio head unit -major disorienting static at maximum volume of speakers possibly more that I have no control over even when turning off radio, it is constant and persists unless vehicle is completely shut off. -yes -yes -no warning lights or messages. issue is a faulty radio head unit requiring complete replacement
The card radio unit continues to have a static noise coming even with radio being turned off. I believe many have the same complaints of a default radio unit.
Going home from work, At highway traffic light intersection and car began to shake, sputter.. Engine and Oil light briefly came on before car stalled and shut off. In panic put gear into park, turned ignition button, car started and was able to put into drive and proceed. Not long after, on a main road, waiting for turn light, stalled, lost power again. Did not have any acceleration or power. Car...
On June 9, 2025, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving my 2016 Honda Accord. During the crash, the seatbelt system failed in a way that caused severe force to my body rather than restraining me properly. The seatbelt detached and violently pulled my body, resulting in significant injuries. The force from the seatbelt failure ruptured my right breast implant, which required surg...
While driving on the highway suddenly a loud static noise came from the speakers causing me to drift off the road. It went away immediately but appears again at random times. Yes it’s available for inspection. My safety was put at risk because if there was no shoulder or a car directly next to me, I would have been in an accident due to being startled by an extremely loud noise coming from the spe...
ISSUE WITH HEAD UNIT/WIRING OF HEAD UNIT. CAUSES LOUD STATIC NOISES RANDOMLY AND DOES NOT STOP, EVEN IF RADIO SYSTEM IS OFF. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE MANY THREADS ONLINE WITH SAME COMPLAINTS. LOCAL HONDAS ARE AWARE OF ISSUE AS WELL AND WANT TO CHARGE FOR NEW HEAD UNIT INSTEAD OF FIXING THE PROBLEM. CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING TO SEND HEAD UNIT TO CALIFORNIA TO BE REPAIRED AND SENT BACK. ...
My stereo is making an awful static noise even when the audio is turned off. It seems to be a pretty common problem for Honda around 2016. It is very dangerous because while driving in rush hour the other day and it was raining I couldn't hear anything but very loud static. I probably would not have been able even to hear a horn. Please get Honda to fix this obvious manufacturer defect so they wil...
Loud static noise coming from speakers even when audio is turned off. Consistent with bluetooth radio or radio off it is terribly loud and dangerous to be driving with. Think its a head unit issue please need a factory recall
White paint peeling in rear rain gutter. Causing erosion.
After driving about 20-25 minutes, the speakers after working fine turn to all loud static even when turning the volume down. After the car is off for a bit, the speakers return to normal until driving again for 10-20 minutes. It’s so loud that you can’t hear anything and is very distracting
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 67,500. The vehicle was taken to a Honda dealer, who discovered that the mileage was 300,000. The Local Police Department was contacted but was unable to assist. The Department of Motor Vehicles was ...
Sudden High-Decibel Static Noise and Complete Failure of the Audio Head Unit/Infotainment System 1. Component or system failure and availability for inspection: The component that failed is the Audio Head Unit (Infotainment System). During operation, the system suddenly malfunctions by emitting an extremely loud, high-decibel "static" or "screeching" white noise through all vehicle speakers. When...
The infotainment system in the vehicle is apparently overheating and causing the speakers to make a static sound. The sound starts out low, then static sounds at about 85-90 decibels. The radio cannot be turned off to make the sound go away, even if pulled over and restarted. My commute to work is over an hour, and the sound is so loud that I have begun to wear earplugs while driving the vehicle. ...
2016 Honda Accord- The audio navigation unit creates loud screeching noise even when volume is turned down to 0, making the car impossible to drive. I had to remove the fuse to disable the unit which also resulted downing the car backup camera as the whole display unit went down. I placed order in July 2025 and got delivering of back order unit in Dec 2015 after 6 months of wait. Rep...
I have recently noticed my audio system has static even when it is turned off and when it's turned on, it get's worse. (The static noise is loud, it starts from the back speaker then works it's way to the front speakers) This just started at the end of December 2025 and it's increasing getting worse. I do not feel safe having my family in the car with me because the static noise is on going and ca...
A loud static sound through the speakers that gets louder and louder with all equipment turned off. I have to pull over and turn the car off for several minutes to drive a mile or so before the sound starts again.
In late 2019 I noticed paint peeling around multiple areas of the car namely on the driver side, including the driver‘s door frame around the gas cap along the trim of the windshield and in areas on the trunk. I called Honda many times including emails include that included pictures of the areas. A local Honda dealership finally agreed to fix the issues of which they fixed all but one, the area ar...
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the transmission fluid was replaced. Shortly after retrieving the vehicle, DTC: 03 flashed on the transmission shifter display. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who indicated that DTC: P0741 was retrieved, indicating that the transmission was faulty and need...
Out of no where - the speakers start blaring this loud scrambled sound. (Like a dead channel on TV.) Even when the radio is off. The speakers roar so load you can not concentrate to drive. No warning, just happens. I can go days/weeks without it happening, then boom - scare me so bad when it comes on out of no where. There is no rhyme or reason to when it will happen - could be driving slow or fas...
The car speakers and microphones unexpectedly emit deafening loud static sounds that continues while driving. Powering audio system OFF makes no difference. The static is at least 90 decibels. It's frightening and impedes safe driving. Cale YARBOROUGH'S HONDA DEALERSHIP is witness to the defect and determine that the "head unit" must be replaced. The head unit integrates the audio, Bluetooth, GPS...
Showing 20 of 568 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Honda Accord
Has the 2016 HONDA ACCORD been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 HONDA ACCORD has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 HONDA ACCORD have?
The 2016 HONDA ACCORD has 568 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 32 involved crashes. 29 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
The 2016 HONDA ACCORD received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 HONDA ACCORD involve exterior lighting (108 complaints), electrical system (92 complaints), unknown or other (50 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system,unknown or other, engine, visibility/wiper.
How many crash reports does the 2016 HONDA ACCORD have?
There are 32 crash reports associated with the 2016 HONDA ACCORD out of 568 total complaints (5.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 HONDA ACCORD have?
There are 5 fire reports for the 2016 HONDA ACCORD out of 568 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 HONDA ACCORD.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
29 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 HONDA ACCORD. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 HONDA ACCORD is proceed with caution. It has 568 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 HONDA ACCORD are: 1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (108 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (92 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (50 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (35 complaints), 5. ENGINE (16 complaints). EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the single most-reported problem area with 108 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
Be cautious of audio system issues and check for recalls related to fuel and electrical systems before purchasing. The 2016 HONDA ACCORD has 568 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
The 2016 HONDA ACCORD receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 568 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 37 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel Pump Recall and Electrical System Recall.
What are the known issues with the 2016 HONDA ACCORD?
Known issues with the 2016 HONDA ACCORD include: Fuel Pump Recall, Electrical System Recall, Audio System Issues, Odometer Fraud. These are based on patterns found across 568 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord?
Yes, there are recalls for fuel pump and electrical system issues.
What are the common audio system issues in the 2016 Honda Accord?
Loud static noises from the audio system, even when the radio is off, are common.
Can exterior lighting issues affect the safety of the 2016 Honda Accord?
Yes, exterior lighting issues can affect visibility, especially at night, impacting safety.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of audio system issues and check for recalls related to fuel and electrical systems before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Honda Accord
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Honda Accord. The data includes 568 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 32 reported crashes, 5 fire incidents, 29 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Honda Accord an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16