2019 Honda Accord MPG
EPA ratings for the 2019 Honda Accord run from 22–30 mpg in town to 32–38 on the highway, or 26–33 combined, depending on which of its 6 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 33 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 26 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 48 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2018 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 48 | 48 | Regular · 184 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 | Regular · 266 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 35 | 31 | Regular · 282 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Regular · 298 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 | Regular · 330 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Regular · 345 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Regular · 344 g CO₂/mi |
2019 Honda Accord fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2019 Honda Accord costs about $1,980 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (33 mpg combined), or roughly 13 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (26 mpg combined) comes to about $2,510 a year, $530 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2019 Honda Accord specs
2019 Honda Accord buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid. It came with continuously variable (CVT), automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a large car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L turbo | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic (AV-S7); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 2.0 L turbo | 4 | Automatic 10-spd; Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 2.0 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2019 Honda Accord problems
Owners have filed 792 complaints about the 2019 Honda Accord with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported area (17% of component mentions), followed by engine (17%) and electrical system (10%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 98 complaints a year: fewer than the 2018 (222 a year) and more than the 2020 (57 a year).
That ranks 3rd of 17 Honda Accord model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 792, 30 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 23 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 222 | 17% |
| Engine | 212 | 17% |
| Electrical system | 125 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 124 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 102 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 90 | 7% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 85 | 7% |
| Power train | 49 | 4% |
| Lane departure | 42 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 3% |
| Air bags | 34 | 3% |
| Steering | 30 | 2% |
| Structure | 23 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 13 | 1% |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 8 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 7 | <1% |
| Wheels | 7 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 6 | <1% |
| Suspension | 6 | <1% |
| Tires | 5 | <1% |
| Seats | 4 | <1% |
| Visibility | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment | 2 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
| Hydraulic; autohold brake system/brake hold service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The vehicle keeps going into limp mode and misfire on cylinder 2 and 3 and all dashboard lights are coming on. …
Fuel injectors went totally bad at 93,000 miles on a car that has been VERY well taken care of and serviced several times a year. daily driver, no speeding or stunting or anything like that. …
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle decelerated quickly. …
2019 Honda Accord recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda Accord.
The most recent, campaign 26V332000 from May 2026, concerns air bags.
Gasoline fuel system accounts for 3 of the 6 campaigns, more than any other area.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Accord years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2016–2022 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
| 23V158000 | March 9, 2023 | Seat belts | 2018–2019 |
| 21V215000 | March 25, 2021 | Gasoline fuel system | 2019–2020 |
| 20V771000 | December 10, 2020 | Visibility, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Back over prevention, Visibility/wiper | 2018–2020 |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Gasoline fuel system | 2018–2019 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2019 Honda Accord; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Accords can be compared fairly. Among other 2019 models in the EPA's large cars class, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata (31 mpg) and 2019 Kia Optima (31 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30 | 611 | 55 | 4 |
| 2017 | 48 | 584 | 58 | 3 |
| 2018 | 47 | 2,011 | 222 | 6 |
| 2019 | 48 | 792 | 98 | 6 |
| 2020 | 48 | 403 | 57 | 6 |
| 2021 | 48 | 293 | 48 | 4 |
| 2022 | 47 | 315 | 62 | 4 |
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Accord a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2019 Honda Accord has 98 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (3rd most of 17 model years), 6 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 48 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2019 Accord problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are forward collision avoidance (222), engine (212) and electrical system (125). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2019 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Accord get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 26–33 mpg combined (22–30 city, 32–38 highway). The hybrid version reaches up to 48 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Accord per year?
About $1,980 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,510 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).