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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Honda Accord

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Honda Accord

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

3Recalls
129Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE HONDA ACCORD

The Honda Accord is a midsize sedan with a decades-long reputation as a benchmark in its segment. Aimed at drivers who prioritize a balanced, practical, and refined daily driver, the Accord competes in one of the most contested categories in the American market. The 2019 through 2025 model years represent a mature, safety-conscious generation that appeals to commuters, families, and value-focused buyers who refuse to compromise on protection.

VERDICT

The 2024 Honda Accord earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Accord as one of the most well-rounded midsize sedans on sale, praising its driving dynamics, interior quality, and feature content relative to its segment. Safety technology availability tends to draw positive attention. Critics occasionally note that infotainment execution and certain ergonomic choices can be polarizing, but overall sentiment across the current generation is strongly favorable.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19939

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record11/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS24V859000

Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Reported 2024-11-14

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP24V763000

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Reported 2024-10-14

SEAT BELTS:FRONT23V782000

Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

Reported 2023-11-21

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

129 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

8reported crash
2reported fire
5reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSteering 43Electrical System 22Forward Collision Avoidance 22Unknown Or Other 22Fuel System 13Gasoline 13

Other Accord years

Rivals in Sedan (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19939), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Honda Accord 2024. Class rank 37 of 91 in Sedan 2024. Methodology · Disclosure