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Buying a used 2019 Honda Accord? Check these 6 recalls first
This year's record is dominated by high-severity recalls: three separate fuel-pump campaigns that can stall the engine, front seat belts that may not latch, and a seat sensor linked to unintended airbag deployment. A medium software recall can disable safety systems. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Owners filed 684 unverified NHTSA complaints — 24 crashes, two fires, 27 injuries — clustered in engine, forward collision avoidance, fuel system and electrical categories.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for proof all fuel-pump recalls were completed, by VIN
- Confirm the front seat belt latch and seat sensor recalls were done
- Test drive for stalling and for false forward-collision alerts
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Honda Accord
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail and stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front seat belts may not latch | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura seat sensor may cause unintended airbag deployment | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Accord and Insight software glitch disables safety systems | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
684 complaints filed for this model year, including 24 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 27 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 186 | Yes |
| Engine | 180 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 153 | None found |
| Electrical System | 105 | Yes |
| Brakes | 91 | None found |