2022 Honda Accord EX-L
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- Photo: 2020 Honda Accord Touring in Platinum White Pearl, Front Left, 09-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T, front right, 09-06-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HONDA ACCORD (CV1,CV2,CV3) China (26) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T, rear right, 09-06-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Honda Accord 1.5 CV1 interior (20211117) by オーバードライブ83, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2022 Honda Accord EX-L is a 192-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 sedan with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,790 MSRP and is rated at 33 mpg combined.
It makes 192 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque at 1600-5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (33 mpg combined).
The Accord measures 196.1 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,221 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,790 |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,805 |
| Destination Charge | $1,015 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Boost Pressure | 20.2 psi |
| Horsepower | 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft @ 1600-5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.0 x 89.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT with Sport Mode |
| Final Drive | 3.238 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 30 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 14.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 26.5 mm x 5.0 mm tubular |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 16.0 mm solid |
| Turning Diameter | 38.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.5 in ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | 225/50 R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50 R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.1 in |
| Width | 73.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,221 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 59.9% / 40.1% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda ACCORD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000
Feb 1, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
NHTSA campaign 24V064000
Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Jun 15, 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
NHTSA campaign 23V430000
260 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Honda ACCORD
Owner Complaints
260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda ACCORD (5 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 107 |
| Unknown Or Other | 76 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 61 |
| Engine | 31 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.