2019 Honda Accord Hybrid forward collision avoidance problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Description of Incident: 1. Component/System Failure: The engine cooling system and head gasket failed. A certified shop has confirmed coolant intrusion and a failed leak-down test on Cylinder 2. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety Risk: My safety and the safety of my…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
“While traveling at approximately 55 mph yesterday, in daylight, with no other cars in front, back, or to the side of our car, it radically braked on its own. The collision mitigation system warning light has frequently flashed on the dashboard since we bought the car new in 2019 but never did it…”
filed Sep 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist system (ADAS) decelerates the vehicle or…
A26-091 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)…
A26-091 v1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Accord Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord Hybrid | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 Accord Hybrid | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Accord Hybrid | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 Accord Hybrid | 18 | 33% |
| 2021 Accord Hybrid | 12 | 26% |
| 2020 Accord Hybrid | 8 | 21% |
| 2018 Accord Hybrid | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 Accord Hybrid | 5 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.