2014 Honda Accord problems, complaints and recalls
NHTSA data checked October 31, 2026 · counts are computed from NHTSA's public APIs, not estimated
Summary
NHTSA's public complaint database lists 982 owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord, and its recall database lists 4 safety recall campaigns for it.
Leaving out "unknown or other", the component group owners named most often is electrical system (378 complaints, 38%), followed by engine (179) and steering (143). A complaint can name more than one group, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
52 complaints say a crash happened and 9 mention a fire; together the complaints report 52 injuries and 0 deaths.
Among Honda Accord model years 2010–2020 in NHTSA's data, 2014 has the 3rd-most complaints (982, against a median of 591 for the other years).
The newest recall is 23V858000, received December 19, 2023, for fuel system, gasoline.
982owner complaints
4recall campaigns
52complaints reporting a crash
9complaints reporting a fire
52injuries reported
0deaths reported
Complaints by component
Owners pick one or more component groups when they file. Share is the percent of the 982 complaints that name the group.
Component group (NHTSA label)
Complaints
Share
Electrical Systembattery, wiring, alternator, lights on the dash, infotainment faults
Service Brakes, Hydraulicthe main hydraulic brakes: pedal feel, ABS, brake lines
9
<1%
Visibilitywindshield, mirrors, defrosters
8
<1%
Back Over Preventionrear-view camera and rear sensors
7
<1%
Engine and Engine Coolingengine and cooling parts: overheating, coolant leaks, water pumps
5
<1%
Seat Beltsbelts, buckles and pretensioners
5
<1%
Equipmentadd-on equipment
3
<1%
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
3
<1%
Fuel System, Other
1
<1%
Latches/Locks/Linkagesdoor and hood latches, locks
1
<1%
Service Brakes, Air
1
<1%
Traction Control Systemtraction control
1
<1%
Recalls (4)
Newest first. Summary, risk and remedy are NHTSA's own recall text (a U.S. government record), shown as published. A recall applies only to the vehicles its notice names; your VIN lookup is the final word.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Received December 19, 2023 · Fuel System, Gasoline (delivery: fuel pump)
What's wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 20V769000
Received December 10, 2020 · Power Train (driveline: driveshaft)
What's wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign 17V418000
Received June 29, 2017 · Electrical System (12v/24v/48v battery)
What's wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
NHTSA campaign 15V121000
Received March 2, 2015 · Engine and Engine Cooling (engine)
What's wrong: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Risk: Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
When the complaints were filed
By the year the complaint reached NHTSA. A late rise often means a part wearing out with age or a problem drawing attention after a recall.
How many complaints has NHTSA received about the 2014 Honda Accord?
982 owner complaints as of October 31, 2026, per NHTSA's complaints API.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2014 Honda Accord?
Electrical System is named in 378 of 982 complaints (38%); NHTSA's group covers battery, wiring, alternator, lights on the dash, infotainment faults.
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
4 recall campaigns in NHTSA's recall database, most recently 23V858000 (December 19, 2023). Check a specific car's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is 2014 a bad year for the Honda Accord?
By complaint count, 2014 ranks 3rd of 11 Accord model years 2010–2020 in NHTSA's data. Raw counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how old they are.
How to read these numbers
Complaints are reports owners file with NHTSA. NHTSA does not confirm each one, and one problem can be reported more than once.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: a model that sold twice as many cars can collect twice the complaints without being worse per car.
Older model years have had more time to collect complaints.
A recall listed here may not cover every car of this model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.