2022 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid most often describe the touchscreen selecting options or switching screens on its own, followed by automatic braking that some say happens with no hazard ahead. Head gasket failure with power loss or overheating, rear brake noise, and brakes that do not respond are also reported. Complaints are trending upward in the data, and where mileage is given the reports range from about 1,000 to 288,000 miles.

1. 1
   Electrical system

   Touchscreen ghost touches and random screen changes

   • 13 complaints (24%)
   • typically at 3.7 yrs old
   • filed 2025

   Owners describe the touchscreen selecting options, clicking, or switching screens and apps on its own, without the driver touching it. Some describe frozen or flashing displays, repeated beeping, and unexpected changes to radio, volume, navigation or settings, with no way to turn the display off. Owners say these events are distracting while driving, and some say the problem is worse in warm weather. The dealer could not always reproduce it in the shop, and in some cases the repair was described as an out-of-warranty cost. None of these reports give mileage, and the events are described while driving, sometimes on the highway or in warm weather.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Ask whether the touchscreen software has been updated, and whether the service bulletin on unintended screen inputs was checked against the VIN. Check that the screen does not change or register inputs by itself during a drive, with a passenger operating the screen if needed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “infotainment screen flashing different screens intermittently, changes from radio stations, volume and apple carplay. Cannot be turned off. It must be a software problem. Honda dealer has no solution, I have brought in the issue three times with no solution offered. I have now passed my warranty so must pay for repairs. window system malfunctioning, will not work at random times.”

   NHTSA complaint #11665211, filed 2025-06

   “The infotainment system in my 2022 Honda Accord poses a clear safety risk. After 2.5 years of ownership, it consistently glitches while using Apple CarPlay: the screen rapidly and uncontrollably clicks through apps, exits navigation or changes the windows within navigation, and even turns the radio on and off on its own. In this situation, which now occurs daily, the screen freezes and is unresponsive. I have to repetitively press the screen until it responds, which can take minutes. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11689863, filed 2025-09
2. 2
   Forward collision avoidance

   Automatic braking with no hazard ahead

   • 20 complaints (36%)
   • median 1,200 mi at 1.5 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2025

   Owners describe the car braking on its own, often sharply, and often with no vehicle or hazard ahead, sometimes while passing other vehicles on the highway. Some say following drivers had to react to avoid a rear-end collision, and some describe the braking bringing the car to a near halt on a clear road. Some report the collision mitigation system cannot be fully turned off, and the dealer had heard of similar instances. Where mileage is given, reports cite about 1,000 to 37,600 miles, and events are described at speeds from about 27 to 70 mph, often when passing other vehicles or with adaptive cruise on.

   What to check: Ask whether the dealer has any record of collision mitigation or adaptive cruise braking events, and whether a software update has been applied. On a test drive in clear conditions with a passenger, check that no unexpected braking or collision warnings occur.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I have been driving for over 30 years and have never had a windshield. Have a crack in it and now with this car. In less than two years, I have about six cracks in my windshield, which i've had to repair. I have also had serious problem with the car.Automatically braking with adaptive cruise control where there's no one in front of me, but the car just breaks for no reason.”

   NHTSA complaint #11611826, filed 2024-08

   “The Honda is equipped with a Collision Mitigation Braking System. Traveling at around 40 mph on a two lane road, one lane in each opposite direction, the orange brake warning light appeared on the dash. Simultaneously, the brakes were very forcefully applied as if there was going to be an unavoidable collision. There was nothing in front of the vehicle. I called the dealer where we purchased the Honda. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11508403, filed 2023-02
3. 3
   Engine

   Head gasket failure, overheating or misfire

   • 6 complaints (11%)
   • median 288,000 mi at 4.5 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe sudden power loss, hesitation or an engine temperature warning, sometimes at highway speed, with the check engine light flashing or on. Some reports say a dealer confirmed a head gasket failure, and a report describes coolant found inside the cylinders, with engine replacement advised. Other owners describe a tapping noise, misfire codes, and a misfire that put the car into limp mode, which according to that complaint disabled safety features. Where mileage is given, the figure is about 288,000 miles, and the power loss is described at speeds above 50 MPH or on a highway.

   3 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the cylinder head gasket service bulletin was checked against the VIN, and whether any misfire codes or coolant loss are on the service record. Check the coolant level and temperature gauge during a test drive, and look for a check engine light.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I am reporting two safety-related issues with my 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid. 1. Head Gasket Failure At approximately 93,500 miles, the head gasket failed without any prior warning signs. The vehicle had been regularly maintained at Honda dealerships, with one service done by a third-party mechanic around 87,000 miles. There were no engine warning lights or coolant leak warnings before the incident. The engine temperature warning suddenly appeared while driving, and I immediately stopped the car. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11678735, filed 2025-08

   “My vehicle has fuel injector issues and Honda refuses to repair under manufacturers warranty although it's a safety issue and defects in their products . When my vehicle starts it misfires and causes the vehicle to go in limp mode disabling all safety features. No airbags or brakes etc . If these thousands of vehicles remain on the road it's not safe to drive. The vehicle stalls in the middle of roadways making it dangerous for everyone due to Honda bad quality control. Thank you for your consideration”

   NHTSA complaint #11558176, filed 2023-12
4. 4
   Brakes

   Brake noise: squealing, grinding or rattling

   Mentioned in 4 of 53 sampled complaints

   Owners describe squealing or grinding from the rear brakes, often when reversing, sometimes in the morning or in humid, rainy or cold weather. Some report the noise started within the first year of ownership, and that the dealer reproduced the sound but said nothing could be done. Others say the dealer gave different explanations on repeat visits and later said the pads and rotors needed replacement. A complaint describes a rattling and then screeching sound from the rear while pressing the brake pedal, with brake messages on the instrument panel. Where mileage is given, a report cites about 20,000 miles, and some noise is described within the first year of ownership.

   What to check: Ask whether the rear pads and rotors were inspected, and whether the dealer's noise diagnosis is on the service record. On a test drive, shift into reverse from a stop and listen for squealing, and check rear pad thickness at a pre-purchase inspection.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Honda is using cheap brake pads/rotors on their cars. I was parked and went in reverse and the brake pads started squealing so loudly, something didn’t seem right. I’ve never heard this sound before and my family hasn’t either who’ve owned many cars before. I took it to the dealership and they were able to reproduce the sound. They said nothing could be done even though the brake pads are too thick. This seems to happen when it’s humid, raining or cold. The dealership didn’t really care but this seems like a hazard. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11670636, filed 2025-07

   “The rear brakes on my 2023 accord started making squealing/grinding noise in reverse each morning. the noise was not the normal noise heard when the brakes are moist in the mornings. I went to the dealer with this complaint 3 times and was told a different story each time. yesterday they informed me that the pads and rotors are in need of replacement. the vehicle has 16,500 miles on it. I believe after talking to the service manager that honda is aware of this issue and should issue a recall before there is a brake failure and people get hurt.”

   NHTSA complaint #11553383, filed 2023-11
5. 5
   Brakes

   Brakes not responding or failing to stop

   • 11 complaints (20%)
   • median 12,900 mi at 0.9 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2025

   Owners describe the brake pedal not slowing the car, or a braking system that did not respond, with some describing this while pulling into a parking lot or approaching an intersection. Some reports describe a sudden brake failure with no dashboard warning, followed by a collision. A report links a failure to an electric brake booster fault, with control units losing communication, and says the brakes suddenly stopped working. Some reports describe the same incident in similar words, including swerving through an intersection to avoid another vehicle. None of these reports give mileage, and some describe the failure while pulling into a parking lot or approaching an intersection.

   What to check: Ask whether the electric brake booster and brake control units have been checked for communication faults, and whether any brake system warnings are on the service record. On a test drive in a safe area, check that the pedal responds normally and that no brake warning appears.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My daughter and I just bought this 2022 Honda Accord on 04/29/2023. On 6/28/2023, she was headed home, driving North, and was coming to the busy intersection of a County Road and Highway. She went to brake, but the brakes did not respond. In order to avoid hitting another vehicle, she swerved and blew through the intersection. Thank goodness she did not hit anyone in the intersection AND no one hit her. It could have been so bad. She did come to rest in a farmer's field on the Northeast corner of the intersection. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11533026, filed 2023-07

   “Explanation Provided: According to the dealership, the following issues were identified: Faulty electric brake booster Incomplete steering angle neutral position learning Lost communication with various control units, including the electric servo brake and electric brake booster control units, as well as multiple system failures (e.g., CAN communication, VSA brake actuator, sensor calibration, and F-CAN). Lain keeping failure, Cruise control failure. It made me in a dangerous situation. Suddenly, break didn’t work. This car is very defensive. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11627307, filed 2024-11

Buying note. Buyers considering this model year may want to ask whether the cylinder head gasket service bulletin and the infotainment software have been checked against the VIN, and whether any braking warnings or noises are on the service record. A test drive that includes the touchscreen, collision braking and rear brake noise can help show how the vehicle behaves in everyday situations.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 53 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.