Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Honda Accord has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My Accord V6 suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a bent connecting rod/seized bearing while ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Valve cover leaking at 35000 miles. Gasket faulty. |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On several occasions, as I’ve traveled down the interstate, getting off of an exit the car engine co... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Rattles during cold start. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2016 Honda Accord has approximately 137,000 miles. I change the oil, filters, etc. at regular in... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the veh... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2016 Honda Accord with 2.4 engine failed due to rod bearing failing at 100K mileage. Knocking fro... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an und... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated after driving 35 MPH and arriving at her de... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine harness, sensor and gasket needed to be replaced. FAULTY WIRING!!! Bulletin Honda initiated ... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The car had a problem where it will not start because the stater grinds. Honda knows about the probl... |
| Sep 24, 2022 | ENGINE | Car burns 1 qt of oil every 3k miles. More oil needs to be added between regular service intervals o... |
| Aug 20, 2022 | ENGINE | my 2016 Honda Accord EX-L V6 is on it's 4th starter.A service Bulletin has been issued 16-002 to fix... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | ENGINE | Burns oil. Have to add a quart every 1000 miles. |
| Jun 23, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while turning on the vehicle, the engi... |
| Jun 16, 2021 | ENGINE | Engine ratlles for about 1-2 sec during cold startup. Car has 94000 miles. |
| Nov 1, 2019 | ENGINE | I have a 2016 Honda Accord EX -L. V6 .it has 100500 miles .In that time it has gone through 3 start... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | ENGINE | I HAVE A TOURING TRIM OF THE HONDA ACCORD 2016, MEANING IT HAS A V6 ENGINE. AT AROUND 38,000 MILES, ... |
| Jun 14, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CO... |
| Mar 25, 2016 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ,INCLUDING "METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE" ARE ENTERING THE VEHICLE CABIN WHILE ... |