CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (25 reports).
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Front Seat Belt Buckle May Fail to Latch in a Crash
The front seat belt buckle on certain vehicles may not latch properly.
Software Fault Can Disable Wipers, Defroster, Rear Camera and Lights
A software error in the Body Control Module can interrupt communication with other vehicle components.
Most common 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 116 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
What owners report
Unknown. I was informed that my fuel pump is faulty and as a result my engine needs to be replaced.
While driving on a bridge at under 20 mph, the vehicle's head gasket failed, causing the engine to overheat and coolant to leak from within the engine. The vehicle threw diagnostic trouble code P2601 and immediately entered "limp mode," severely cutting engine power and vehicle speed. Because this happened on a bridge with no shoulder to safely pull over, the sudden loss of power created a serious safety hazard â the vehicle could not maintain a safe speed or keep pace with surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of being struck by other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to a Tampa Honda (11000 N Florida Ave), where the failure was confirmed to be a blown head gasket that allowed coolant t
On 2-252026 my wife and I were driving on highway I-15 in California when the car started to accelerate, decelerate and jerk and the engine light came on. It was very scary because we were on a major highway driving around 60 MPH and cars were behind us when the deceleration happened. We could have been hit by cars traveling behind us or either we could have caused a major accident. We had to get off the highway and have the car towed to Honda for assessment. There was no engine light warning or service warning from Honda prior to this happening, it just randomly happened. The car was repaired at a Honda dealership and they said there was a leaking head gasket on cylinder number 4. When we
While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph with my child in the vehicle during rush-hour on May 21, 2026, my 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring (105,746 miles) suddenly dropped speed, and began backfiring and stopped responding to the gas pedal. The check engine light flashed and the vehicle ran rough. I activated emergency flashers and drove slowly to the shoulder. Sunnyvale Honda (Sunnyvale, CA) diagnosed coolant intrusion into one of the cylinders and head gasket failure. The vehicle had never overheated and showed no prior warning signs. All maintenance was performed at Honda dealerships per the maintenance minder schedule. The dealership performed a head gasket repair costing $
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my 2018 Honda Accord [VIN# [XXX] ] concerning what I believe to be a defective cylinder head or head gasket â an issue I have since learned is widely reported within the Honda owner community and is currently the subject of active class action litigation. Beginning at approximately 89,000 miles, my vehicle began experiencing episodes of engine rumbling followed by sudden shutoff. These episodes occurred two to three times before I brought the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership at approximately 99,000â105,000 miles for diagnosis. At the dealership, I paid for a diagnostic inspection. I was informed that the technicians could not i
2018 Honda Accord Hybrid questions
Does the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Front Seat Belt Buckle May Fail to Latch in a Crash; Software Fault Can Disable Wipers, Defroster, Rear Camera and Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (25), Unknown Or Other (24), Electrical System (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.