2016 Honda Accord: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 27, 2025 · Electrical · AL

I am writing to bring urgent attention to a significant and concerning issue affecting the 2016 Honda Accord, specifically the audio head unit, which is causing severe static noise through the vehicle's speakers. This issue poses a serious safety risk to drivers, passengers, and others on the road, and I believe it warrants immediate action, including a formal recall. The static noise occurs regardless of whether the audio system is on or off. This interference compromises the ability to clearly hear essential sounds while driving, including emergency vehicle sirens, honking, and other important auditory cues that are vital for safe driving. The loud, distracting static significantly reduces the ability to focus on the road and may cause delayed responses to critical situations, including traffic accidents, pedestrian crossings, and other road hazards. Safety concerns include but are not limited to the following: inability to hear emergency alerts such as sirens and horns which could result in delayed or incorrect reactions when an ambulance, fire truck, or police vehicle is approaching, potentially leading to dangerous situations where first responders are unable to get through traffic quickly or safely, distracted driving, reducing ability to focus on the driving task, and ability to hear other critical sounds, such as tire issues (like a flat or blowout), or the sound of other cars around you, and can medically affect hearing of drivers. Given the severity of these issues, I urge an investigation to this matter thoroughly and issue a recall for the affected 2016 Honda Accord models and other year models that are affected. This would ensure the safety of drivers, passengers, and others on the road. Addressing this problem promptly will not only safeguard lives but also demonstrate a commitment to consumer safety and quality. I appreciate your attention to this urgent matter and trust that the necessary steps will be taken to resolve it as soon as possible.

Filed Aug 7, 2025 · Tires · VA

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord equipped with Sailun Tires. Tire line: Blackhawk All-Season. Tire Size: 235/40/R19 and DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's tire fractured. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the tire was fractured, and the outer rim had detached. The contact stated that the day before, the tire air pressure had to be refilled. The towing agent assisted the contact in replacing the fractured tire with the spare tire. The contact was informed that the front driver’s tire had dry rotted. The tire was a replacement tire. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21T01800(Tires); however, tire size was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle mileage was unknown. The tire failure mileage was unknown. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Lights · CA

Daytime running lights LED strip not working or it appears to blow out

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Lights · 25,364 miles · MD

The running light on my 2016 has burned out and this is a covered benefit on other honda accords with the same year however isny for my vehicle . This is a disservice to you honda customer when a 3 year old vehicle has a $1000 light blow out . Please make this right and call me at [xxx]. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Tires · 33,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda accord equipped with michelin mic143 (na) tires, size: 215/55/r17 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the tire warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact was able to safely get off of the roadway and inspect the tire and noticed that the rear passenger tire was flat. The towing company was called and was able to place the spare tire on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dch paramus honda (120 new jersey 4, paramus, nj 07652, (201) 426-4676) to be diagnosed. The contact notified the dealer that the tread separated from the sidewall. The information was forwarded to the warranty company and the tire was replaced. The contact stated that the tire failure was the second instance of the original tires experiencing the tread/sidewall separation. The tire manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 33,000.