2016 Honda Accord Specs
The 2016 Accord sedan comes with a 185 hp 2.4L four-cylinder (189 hp in the Sport) with a 6-speed manual or CVT, or a 278 hp 3.5L V6 with a 6-speed automatic. There is no Accord Hybrid for 2016. The EPA rates the 2.4L CVT at 30 mpg combined and the V6 at 25.
2 versions · 9th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 4.4–4.5 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- 16–17″
- by version ↓
- MPG combined
- 25–30 mpg
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Seat weight sensor may cause unintended air bag deployment
NHTSA 26V332000 · May 22, 2026 · Passenger seat weight sensor
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can make the air bags deploy unintentionally in a crash.
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Fuel pump may fail
NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023 · Fuel pump
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving.
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Fuel pump performance may drop
NHTSA 19V060000 · Jan 29, 2019 · Fuel pump (3.5L V6)
On cars with the 3.5L V6, particles in the fuel can stick to parts inside the fuel pump and reduce its output, which can stall the engine.
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Water may short the battery sensor
NHTSA 17V418000 · Jun 29, 2017 · 12-volt battery sensor
Water can get into the battery sensor case and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2016 Honda Accord?
The 2016 Accord Sedan owner's manual specifies 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
How big is the gas tank on a 2016 Accord?
17.2 gallons on both the 2.4L and the V6.
How long is a 2016 Accord sedan?
192.5 inches long, 72.8 inches wide and 57.7 inches tall on a 109.3-inch wheelbase.
Is there a 2016 Accord Hybrid?
No. The EPA lists no Accord Hybrid for the 2016 model year; this page covers the 2.4L and V6 sedan.
What changed on the 2016 Accord?
Horsepower and torque are unchanged from 2015. Honda lists the 2016 sedan at 192.5 inches long, up from 191.4 inches, and the Sport moves from 235/45R18 to 235/40R19 tires.
Sources: 2016 Honda Accord Sedan Owner's Manual, 2016 Accord Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda News), 2015 Accord Sedan Specifications & Features (Honda News, for the 2015 comparison), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.