2023 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L
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- Photo: 2024 Honda Accord EX, front left, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HONDA ACCORD (CY) China (40) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Honda Accord EX, rear left, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Honda Accord EX, rear 12.10.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HONDA ACCORD (CY) CHINA VERSION INTERIOR (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L is a 204-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with an e-cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $32,990 MSRP and is rated at 48 mpg combined.
It makes 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,100 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 51 mpg city and 44 mpg highway (48 mpg combined).
The Accord Hybrid measures 195.7 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,468 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,085 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter DI Atkinson-cycle Inline-4 DOHC Dual-VTC + AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor (4th-gen two-motor hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 204 hp |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft @ 0-2000 rpm (electric motor peak; ICE 134 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm) rpm |
| Redline | 6,100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 96.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | e-CVT (Honda two-motor hybrid system with Linear Shift Control) |
| Final Drive | 3.895 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 51 MPG |
| Highway | 44 MPG |
| Combined | 48 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded (91 Octane Recommended) |
| Tank Capacity | 12.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 27.2 mm x 5.0 mm (tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 16.5 mm (solid) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 11.1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5J Alloy (Pewter Gray) |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5J Alloy (Pewter Gray) |
| Tires Front | 225/50R17 94V |
| Tires Rear | 225/50R17 94V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 14.1° |
| Departure Angle | 18.2° |
| Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,468 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.5 % risk) |
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda ACCORD HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 8, 2026 · TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Consequence: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 26V663000
Jun 4, 2026 · TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Consequence: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V366000
Jan 29, 2026 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
NHTSA campaign 26V054000
Nov 13, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V785000
Nov 14, 2024 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign 24V859000
Oct 14, 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
NHTSA campaign 24V763000
Aug 17, 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.
NHTSA campaign 23V588000
144 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Honda ACCORD HYBRID
Owner Complaints
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda ACCORD HYBRID (5 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 47 |
| Engine | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 |
| Power Train | 20 |
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 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.