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2022 Honda Accord Hybrid

Solid pick — the complaint record is strong for its age. It does carry safety recalls, so confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the VIN before money changes hands.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist — a shareable PDF

54 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Driver assistance problems dominate (33% of complaints).

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)80
Recall load (20%)95
Trend (10%)51

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid, plotted where owners report it happening.

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Also reported (mileage varies): Driver assistance (18) · Brakes (11) · Electrical system (10) · Engine (5)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.

Driver assistance

33%

18 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years

Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Edition 2022 [XXX] [XXX] Complete Brake System Failure while pulling in to a Starbucks parking lot in Wayzata, MN. Braking system did not r…

Brakes

20%

11 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years

Explanation Provided: According to the dealership, the following issues were identified: Faulty electric brake booster Incomplete steering angle neutral position learn…

Electrical system

19%

10 complaints · 10 in the last 2 years

The head unit touch screen in the car continuously beeps and glitches, sometimes turning on the radio, inability to adjust volume, and is presenting a risk as it is a …

Engine

9%

5 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years

My car had a head gasket failure. I lost power and control of the vehicle. Mistlin Honda in Modesto confirmed it was a head gasket failure. No, all warning lamps came …

Recalls (1)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Air Bags · 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

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What owners say

Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score — if they disagree, that’s worth knowing.

The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only — always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.