2026 Honda Accord problems

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MO · crash

On XXX, I was involved in a low-speed collision when the electronic brake-by-wire/regenerative braking system failed on my factory-fresh 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid (Sport L, approximately 300 miles). While executing a cautious right turn around a parked van on [XXX], the brake pedal went completely rigid and unresponsive, causing the car to maintain its low-speed "idle creep" momentum, override a concrete wheel stop, and roll through a storefront glass facade. The car only stopped when my daughter manually forced the gear shift into Park, locking the front wheels and leaving linear, parallel sliding skid marks inside the store. My auto insurance provider subsequently declared the incident a "no-fault" accident and processed the vehicle as a total loss. However, the insurance representatives failed to fulfill my explicit request to extract the Event Data Recorder (EDR) "black box" data—falsely claiming that data is not logged during low-speed impacts—and provided highly inconsistent, dishonest explanations as the claim value rose from $17K to a total loss of $34K. Because the insurance company has closed the claim and chosen not to investigate the hardware, I am submitting this formal product quality report directly to American Honda Motor Co. to ensure a permanent component failure and safety record is established under my vehicle's VIN for potential future recall or regulatory tracking. There are more photos available. There is also a video available at: [XXX] The accident has been reported to Honda (Case #XXX) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Driver assistance · SC

This has happened multiple times within a couple of months. The automatic emergency breaking automatically breaks when there is no danger of a collision at all. The first time is when I was coming out from under an overpass on the highway, and the shadow made the car think that a collision was imminent and slammed on breaks. I was going 70 miles an hour and luckily no one was behind me. Another time was when I was driving through an area with road work and was following the path set by cones. The car thought I was going to run into the cones and slammed on breaks, although I was just turning with the bend that the cones created. The car hasn't been inspected by anyone.

Filed Oct 25, 2026 · Driver assistance · SC

This has happened multiple times within a couple of months. The automatic emergency breaking automatically breaks when there is no danger of a collision at all. The first time is when I was coming out from under an overpass on the highway, and the shadow made the car think that a collision was imminent and slammed on breaks. I was going 70 miles an hour and luckily no one was behind me. Another time was when I was driving through an area with road work and was following the path set by cones. The car thought I was going to run into the cones and slammed on breaks, although I was just turning with the bend that the cones created. The car hasn't been inspected by anyone.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · GA

The vehicle's infotainment system displays error code TT04 on every startup, preventing over-the-air software updates, including any potential safety-related updates delivered through this system. To date, Honda has not provided a software patch for the issue.

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · FL

While driving at high speed, the vehicle falsely initiated severe emergency braking and aggressively shook the steering wheel, actively fighting my input to keep the car straight. My safety was at risk as well as others around me who had to brake and swerve to avoid collision while I struggled to get to the highway shoulder. The vehicle remains at the dealership as they are suggesting a steering column replacement. I have filed a case with Honda requesting a master technician perform a formal ADAS camera alignment and an EPS circuit inspection, but they have not yet responded. Honda did approve the dealer's pre-authorization request to replace the steering column. There were no warnings prior to the incident, but as it was occurring, all of the warnings were cycling (brake system failure, steering system failure, road departure warning, battery, etc.) until I made it to a local dealership who read the codes which showed internal steering module errors (U3000-49) and tracking failures occurred.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Engine · NC

Just adding my vehicle due to using my plate for for a previous vehicle and wanted to list my current vehicle using those plates to register it for the possible safety recall listed for the gasket issue since my car seems to meet those requirements listed for the year and engine size.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

We were driving home after a day trip and the assisted everything (cruise control, power steering, adaptive lane control, brake assist), basically all of the driver assisted functions including the diagnostics for the phone app. We were about 60 miles from home in a remote area and the car said we could keep driving but to "call the dealer". We got home, made an appointment and after a couple days (we are 90 miles from the dealer) the car suddenly fixed itself. Dealer said "next time it happens bring it in". Yeah, these things only happen in the middle of nowhere at 10 pm. The car is brand new. I see there have been recalls in the past with issues like this on hondas. This car should be on a watch for recalls.

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · IN

Had a flat tire. Found that I had no spare just this pump. It had two cords and a little instruction pamphlet. It said to plug into the 12v socket in the car. My socket is in the console of my car. I plugged it in but I could not tell if the pump had power. so outside the car with my car door open I turned it on. It made a squealing noise. So I went to shut it off the fix a flat side of the pump blew up. Fix a flat blew all over the place and would have gotten in my eyes except I had my sun glasses on. This pump is very dangerous for this reason.

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · CA

I would like to report a potential safety defect involving a Honda Accord Hybrid Sport, model year 2025/2026, which I rented in [XXX]. During a highway drive with my wife and our two children, my right foot slipped behind the plastic side panel of the center console, next to the accelerator pedal. My foot became caught in this area, restricting its normal movement and access to the accelerator pedal. This created a highly dangerous situation and could potentially result in unintended acceleration, an inability to operate the accelerator normally, or a loss of control of the vehicle. Fortunately, no collision or physical damage occurred. I am concerned that the design or positioning of the plastic side panel may create a potential safety risk for other vehicles of the same model or model generation. I am reporting this matter because I believe it should be assessed by the appropriate safety and engineering authorities. Vehicle information: * Make: Honda * Model: Accord Hybrid Sport * Model year: 2025/2026 * Approximate mileage: 1,900 miles * Vehicle type: Rental vehicle * Location of incident: [XXX] * VIN: Currently unavailable; I have requested it from the rental Company * Rental company: Alamo * Rental period: 18 days in XXX I have photographs showing the relevant area of the vehicle. The photographs were taken while the vehicle was stationary, with the engine switched off. They do not show the incident occurring while driving, but they illustrate the area where my foot became trapped. I also contacted Honda directly to report this concern. Honda’s customer service representative repeatedly requested the VIN and stated that further assistance could not proceed without it. I explained that the vehicle was a rental and that I did not currently have the VIN. The concern was not substantively reviewed during INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Visibility · 500 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2026 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from the factory, there were swirls etched in the windshield. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for tint. There were pink and green circles covering the glass, and it was difficult to see out of the glass. While wearing polarized sunglasses, the swirls are intensified. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Honda of Surprise Service & Parts (13270 N Autoshow Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388), but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, opened a case, and informed the contact that the dealers were privately owned, and could respond as the dealer saw fit. The case was closed the following day. The failure mileage was approximately 500.