NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Honda Accord Safety Ratings
The 2025 Honda Accord scores 98 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 69 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Honda Accord achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 98/100, ranking it in the Exceptional band. Its federal crash-test results were perfect across all categories, complemented by full marks for its avoidance technology. Furthermore, the model year has no recalls on file with NHTSA. This combination positions the 2025 Accord as one of the strongest safety performers in its class based on published federal data.
The 2025 Honda Accord received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 98/100, based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Honda Accord ranks 19 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 98 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 69 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 19 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Honda Accord?
The 2025 Honda Accord marks a meaningful step forward from an already strong baseline. Its Safety Index climbed from 91/100 in the 2024 model year to 98/100 in 2025, a 7-point gain within the Exceptional band. That movement was driven by a perfect crash-protection subscore of 70/70 and a full 10/10 on avoidance technology, with the defect record subscore landing at 17.5/20, the only component short of maximum. The zero-recall count for this model year is the clearest contributor to that near-perfect defect score. The 69 owner complaints on file are worth monitoring, particularly the 35 unverified steering allegations and the 9 reported against the forward collision avoidance system, a technology that earned full marks in the avoidance subscore. Those complaint patterns do not alter the index but they are the logical area for a prospective buyer to watch as the vehicle ages in the field. The rollover risk of 10 percent with a No Tip dynamic result rounds out a crash-test profile that left no category below 5 stars.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Honda Accord perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Honda Accord achieved a perfect 5-star rating in every evaluated category of the NHTSA NCAP program. This includes 5 stars for overall crash protection, frontal impact, and side impact, alongside a 5-star rollover rating. The vehicle's rollover risk was assessed at 10 percent, with a "No Tip" dynamic test result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20120
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Honda Accord have any recalls?
The 2025 Honda Accord has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been subject to a recall action for this model year, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with it. Shoppers should confirm the VIN against the NHTSA recall database before purchase, as campaigns can be issued at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Honda Accord?
Owners have filed 69 unverified allegations with NHTSA for the 2025 Accord. The most frequently reported component is Steering with 35 allegations, followed by Unknown Or Other at 13, Forward Collision Avoidance at 9, Lane Departure at 7, Electrical System at 6, and Service Brakes at 5. These are unverified consumer reports, not established defects.
69 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Honda Accord?
For the 2025 Accord, no open recall campaigns are currently active. Purchasers of used models should note that recall filings can occur after a transaction. Always verify a specific vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool prior to purchase, and confirm with a dealership that any future recall remedies have been completed.
- The 2025 Accord's Safety Index of 98/100 represents a 7-point increase over the 2024 model year's 91/100, the largest year-over-year gain in the Exceptional band for this nameplate in recent data.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 model year, contributing directly to a defect-record subscore of 17.5/20 and distinguishing this year from model years with active campaigns.
- Thirty-five unverified owner allegations target the steering system, the single largest complaint cluster for this model year, and warrant attention when inspecting a used example.
- Forward collision avoidance and lane departure warning are both standard equipment on the 2025 Accord, and both systems appear in owner complaint filings, with 9 and 7 unverified allegations respectively, a pattern worth noting given their role in the full avoidance-tech subscore.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Honda Accord places
The 2025 Honda Accord qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Honda Accord safety questions
Was the 2025 Honda Accord crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Honda Accord, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 98 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Honda Accord crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Honda Accord earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Accord have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Accord as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Honda Accord?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 69 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Honda Accord. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Accord years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20120), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Accord 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 19 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.