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Quick verdict: The 2025 Honda Accord is a front-wheel-drive midsize sedan sold in six trims from $28,295 to $39,300 (plus a $1,195 destination charge). Four of those six trims are hybrids. The sedan and the hybrid both carry a 5-star overall NHTSA rating. The best buy on paper is the EX-L Hybrid: it costs less than the Sport-L and Touring yet earns the highest EPA rating in the lineup, 48 mpg combined. The weak spots are real, though: no all-wheel drive, two open recall campaigns on the hybrid, and a cluster of owner complaints about steering.
2025 Honda Accord Prices, Trims and EPA Fuel Economy
Every figure in this table comes from Honda’s official 2025 Accord pricing release (September 16, 2024) and was cross-checked against the EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov database. The two sources match exactly.
| Trim | Powertrain | MSRP | With $1,195 destination | EPA city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.5L turbo, CVT | $28,295 | $29,490 | 29 / 37 / 32 mpg |
| SE | 1.5L turbo, CVT | $30,560 | $31,755 | 29 / 37 / 32 mpg |
| Sport Hybrid | 2.0L hybrid | $33,655 | $34,850 | 46 / 41 / 44 mpg |
| EX-L Hybrid | 2.0L hybrid | $34,940 | $36,135 | 51 / 44 / 48 mpg |
| Sport-L Hybrid | 2.0L hybrid | $35,375 | $36,570 | 46 / 41 / 44 mpg |
| Touring Hybrid | 2.0L hybrid | $39,300 | $40,495 | 46 / 41 / 44 mpg |
Which Accord Trim Should You Buy?
The pricing ladder hides one detail most buyers miss: the EX-L Hybrid is not the most expensive hybrid, but it is the most efficient one. The Sport-L and Touring cost $435 and $4,360 more than the EX-L, yet the EPA rates both at 44 mpg combined against the EX-L’s 48. If fuel economy is why you want the hybrid, the EX-L is the trim the numbers point to.
Is the hybrid worth it over the 1.5L turbo? Using the EPA’s own estimated annual fuel costs ($2,100 for the 1.5L turbo, $1,500 for the Sport/Sport-L/Touring hybrids, $1,400 for the EX-L Hybrid):
- Sport Hybrid vs SE: $3,095 more up front, about $600 a year less in fuel. The price gap takes roughly five years to recover through fuel alone.
- EX-L Hybrid vs SE: $4,380 more up front, about $700 a year less in fuel. That is closer to six years on fuel savings alone, though the EX-L is also a higher trim with more equipment.
If you drive well above average mileage, the payback comes sooner. If you drive little, the 1.5L turbo SE is the value pick. Run your own numbers, including financing, with our auto loan calculator.
2025 Accord vs Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Sonata
Fuel economy figures are from FuelEconomy.gov for the 2025 model year. Safety ratings are NHTSA’s overall 5-Star rating where one has been published.
| 2025 Honda Accord | 2025 Toyota Camry | 2025 Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrains | 1.5L turbo or 2.0L hybrid | Hybrid only (2.5L) | 2.5L, 2.5L turbo, or 2.0L hybrid |
| Best EPA combined | 48 mpg (EX-L Hybrid) | 51 mpg (LE FWD) | 47 mpg (Hybrid) |
| All-wheel drive | Not offered | Available | Available (non-hybrid 2.5L) |
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 stars (sedan and hybrid) | Not listed for 2025 at time of writing | 5 stars |
The comparison sharpens the Accord’s position. The Camry now wins outright on peak fuel economy and offers all-wheel drive. The Sonata keeps non-hybrid engines and also offers AWD. The Accord’s case rests on its 5-star NHTSA result, a hybrid on four of six trims, and Honda’s price ladder. If you live where AWD matters, the Accord is the one to skip. For deeper head-to-heads, see our Camry vs Accord comparison and our best hybrid sedans ranking.
Safety Ratings and Recalls
NHTSA rates both the 2025 Accord Sedan and the 2025 Accord Hybrid (front-wheel drive) at 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in the frontal crash, side crash, and rollover categories.
As of our check of NHTSA’s recall database (October 1, 2026), there are no recalls listed for the 2025 Accord Sedan and two for the 2025 Accord Hybrid:
- NHTSA 25V785000 (filed November 2025): certain 2023 to 2025 Accord Hybrid vehicles. A software error can cause the integrated control module’s processor to reset. Honda’s remedy is a software update.
- NHTSA 26V366000 (filed June 2026): certain 2023 to 2026 Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and CR-V fuel cell vehicles. Pressure may build inside the tire repair kit when it is used.
Before buying a used 2025 Accord Hybrid, enter its VIN in our VIN decoder or at NHTSA.gov to confirm both recalls were completed.
What Owners Are Reporting
NHTSA’s complaint database is unverified: anyone can file, and a complaint is not a finding of a defect. Patterns in it are still worth knowing before you buy. As of October 1, 2026, owners had filed 86 complaints on the 2025 Accord Sedan and 22 on the 2025 Accord Hybrid.
- Steering is the largest category on the sedan: 41 of 86 complaints. The most common description is a clicking, creaking or popping noise when turning the wheel at low speed or while parked. Some owners say a Honda dealer described it as a known issue. A smaller number describe the steering stiffening or losing power assist at highway speed, which is far more serious. If you test-drive one, turn the wheel lock to lock while stopped and listen.
- Driver-assistance systems are the next most-cited area on the sedan: forward collision avoidance (13 complaints) and lane departure (7).
- Service brakes are the most-cited named component on the hybrid, in 8 of 22 complaints.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 5-star NHTSA rating overall, front, side and rollover | No all-wheel drive on any trim |
| EX-L Hybrid earns 48 mpg combined (EPA) | Pricier Sport-L and Touring hybrids drop to 44 mpg |
| Hybrid available on four of six trims | Two recall campaigns on the 2025 Hybrid |
| Clear trim ladder from $28,295 | Steering noise is the top owner complaint on the sedan |
| Hybrid saves about $600 to $700 a year in fuel (EPA estimates) | Toyota Camry beats it on peak fuel economy (51 vs 48 mpg) |
Who Should Buy the 2025 Accord, and Who Should Skip It
Buy it if you want a midsize sedan with a top NHTSA safety score, you plan to keep the car long enough for the hybrid’s fuel savings to pay off, and you live somewhere front-wheel drive is enough. The EX-L Hybrid is the sweet spot of the lineup.
Skip it if you need all-wheel drive (look at the Camry or Sonata), if the absolute best fuel economy is your priority (the Camry LE is rated 51 mpg combined), or if you are buying used and cannot confirm the hybrid recalls were completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2025 Honda Accord have all-wheel drive?
No. NHTSA lists both the 2025 Accord Sedan and Accord Hybrid as front-wheel drive only, and Honda does not offer AWD on any 2025 trim.
Which 2025 Accord trim gets the best gas mileage?
The EX-L Hybrid, at an EPA-rated 51 mpg city, 44 highway and 48 combined. The Sport, Sport-L and Touring hybrids are rated 46/41/44. The 1.5L turbo LX and SE are rated 29/37/32.
How much does the 2025 Honda Accord cost?
MSRP runs from $28,295 for the LX to $39,300 for the Touring Hybrid, plus a $1,195 destination charge, according to Honda.
Are there recalls on the 2025 Honda Accord?
The 2025 Accord Sedan had no NHTSA recalls as of October 1, 2026. The 2025 Accord Hybrid has two: 25V785000 (control-module software) and 26V366000 (tire repair kit).
How We Evaluated This Vehicle
NextCarReview did not road-test this car. We are a research publication, and this review is built only from published primary data, each item named and checked on October 1, 2026:
- Pricing and trims: Honda’s official 2025 Accord pricing release (hondanews.com, September 16, 2024).
- Fuel economy: EPA ratings from FuelEconomy.gov, including EPA’s estimated annual fuel cost.
- Safety ratings: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Accord Sedan and 2025 Accord Hybrid.
- Recalls and complaints: NHTSA’s recall and consumer complaint databases for the 2025 model year.
- Competitors: the same EPA and NHTSA sources for the 2025 Toyota Camry and 2025 Hyundai Sonata.
The trim value and payback figures above are our own calculations from those numbers. Read our full editorial standards and sourcing policy. Considering other Hondas? See our 2026 Odyssey review, 2025 Prelude review, or browse all sedan reviews.
Specs, prices and safety ratings change between model years and trims. Verify them for the exact 2025 Honda you are considering:
Morgan Reyes is the founder and editor-in-chief of NextCarReview, which Morgan launched in August 2024. A 2022 graduate of Columbia University, Morgan is based in New York and writes and edits the site’s reviews, comparisons and buying guides. Morgan does not road-test vehicles. Every article is built from published primary data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov ratings, NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and owner complaints, IIHS results, and manufacturer specifications and pricing, with each figure cited and checked before publication. Contact: admin@nextcarreview.com
