NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Honda Accord
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
The 2026 Honda Accord earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 22063
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.