Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Accord Hybrid.
The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid uses an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, requires 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil, and carries an EPA rating of 48/48/48 mpg. Its reliability record shows 529 owner complaints and 6 recalls, with the top concern logged under Fuel System, Gasoline. Set against the 2005–2026 model span, that complaint volume falls well below the 2014 peak of 954 yet far exceeds the 2016 low of one, placing this model year between those extremes in the Accord’s documented reliability history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 500 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 192.1 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3377 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.6 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 48 / 48 / 48 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 106 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 17 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.3 qt |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 5.2 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.7 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 13 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 10 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 10 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242. |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .028-.030 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Spark Plug Gap | .028-.030 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Honda |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | PAG: DENSO ND-OIL 8; POE: DENSO ND-OIL 14 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.11 - 3.60 oz |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 13.93 -15.70 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | ND-11 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.00 -4.50 oz |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 57.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 73.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 80.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 55.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 62.0 |
| Engine Compression | 400 |
| Engine Compression | 400 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 21.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079 in; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .315 |
| 1 | 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 10 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs.,Step 2: 90°. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44 inch lbs., Step 2: 29 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°. | 44 in |
| 1 | 44 inch lbs., Step 2: 29 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°. | 44 in |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: 90°. Step 4: If using new bolts turn an additional 90°. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 26 ft. lbs., Step 2: 41°. | 26 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 26 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 41°. | 26 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid marks a notable spike in federal complaints (529) compared to the preceding 2018 model (113) and the subsequent 2020 model (38), positioning it as an outlier within its generation. This surge aligns with a peak in recalls (6) and technical service bulletins (315), suggesting a concentration of unresolved or emerging issues during this production year. The data does not specify root causes for the complaints, but the top areas—fuel system (67) and forward collision avoidance (37)—indicate potential systemic concerns. While crash-related complaints (23) are present, fire-related incidents are absent, mitigating one critical risk. The trend shows a sharp decline in complaints and recalls in 2020 and beyond, implying Honda addressed many 2019 issues in later models. Given this context, the 2019 Accord Hybrid carries elevated risk; buyers should prioritize thorough pre-purchase inspections and verify all recall remedies have been completed.
All 529 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Showing 5 of 315 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A25-074 | 2025-07-28 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible… |
| A20030B | 2025-06-06 | Structure | Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are… |
| A20030B | 2025-05-02 | Structure | Service News - Honda has received reports of broken fuel fill door clips. From our… |
| ATI&12052024903 | 2024-12-05 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022… |
| ATI&12022024909 | 2024-12-02 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024… |
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3.7 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 48 city / 48 highway / 48 combined mpg.