2019 Honda Accord Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 154about this part
- Share
- 22%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 154 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Honda Accord, 22% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Not only does the infotainment screen sometimes black out when I am navigating, but the emergency braking sometimes kicks in on the interstate highway when there is no car in front of me or none on either side. I also get occasional coffee cup icons with a driver alert signal even when I am driving in a straight line, yet conscious of the need to steer a bit to tell the system I am alert. The alerts happen at highway speeds. This has happened quite a few times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406354, filed 2021-04, 19,000 miles“Every light on my dashboard came on at once. I took it to a Honda dealership for a diagnostic check and they said it was my turbo but every light is still on.”
NHTSA complaint #11671402, filed 2025-07, 134,333 miles“I was on the freeway going about 75mph, when suddenly, my vehicle's cmbs system activated and slowed down speed to 20mph approx. Without having any vehicles in front or near me. Luckily, the driver behind me was not following close and was able to avoid a collision by switching lanes. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer twice, but no one can find or duplicate the problem. Moreover, a couple of weeks ago, when I was switching lanes, toward the right, the left warning light and beeping noise came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405190, filed 2021-03, 14,000 miles“I was at a red stop light on a local street. It was a clear, sunny day. The light turned green and I started to proceed. I was in the left hand traffic lane (there are two lanes for a left hand turn at this spot). As I proceeded to make the turn, the brake mitigation system activated the brake. There was nothing in front of me. There was a car behind me and to my right. I drive a manual transmission so this action caused my car to stall. Luckily the car behind me did not hit me. I tried to restart my car quickly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377478, filed 2020-12, 7,500 miles“On three separate occasions, I have been driving and my car has applied emergency brakes for no reason. No vehicles in my immediate area, including in front of me. On the first and main occasion, I was in the left lane traveling at about 75mph. My car flashed the emergency brake notification on the driver information side of the dashboard, and automatically applied brakes bringing me down to about 50-55 MPH before the warning went away, brakes were released and everything proceeded as normal. Cruise control was not on and there were no cars directly in front of me nor next to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389562, filed 2021-01, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037300Sep 10, 2026Owner Notification Letter - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver…
- 11035781Jul 31, 2026Service Bulletin - Honda has developed software updates to the Honda Sensing system to enhance driver experience by modifying the circumstances when the advanced driver assist…
- 11035885Jul 24, 2026Service Bulletin - American Honda has identified a condition that may affect Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) operation. Due to software programming issues of the…
- 11035777Jul 24, 2026Dealer Message - Due to software programming issues of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), unexpected vehicle deceleration may occur.
- 10244299Oct 17, 2023Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice…
- 10200835Aug 31, 2021"ServiceNews Article - When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven…
- 10200833Aug 31, 2021Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 29% |
| 2025 | 17 | 18% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 61 | 23% |
| 2021 | 62 | 25% |
| 2020 | 104 | 28% |
| 2019 | 154 | 22% |
| 2018 | 343 | 18% |
| 2017 | 34 | 6% |
| 2016 | 14 | 2% |
| 2015 | 22 | 4% |
| 2014 | 55 | 6% |
| 2013 | 46 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda Accord
192 complaintsEngine
185 complaintsElectrical system
109 complaintsBrakes
92 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsLane departure
33 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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