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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Accord Hybrid.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid is a passenger car fitted with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios and EPA-rated at 49/47/48 mpg. Looking across the model’s 2005–2026 complaint history, this model year accumulated only 45 total owner complaints and two recalls, a figure that sits far below the 2014 peak of 954 and above the 2016 low of one. That standing near the bottom of the range marks it as one of the more reliable model years on record for the nameplate, even if service brakes represent its top reported concern.

Model year20192018201720152014200720062005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy49/47/48 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 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.

Battery groupBCI 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeRefer to tire inflation placard on drivers side B pillar.OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3514 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined49 / 47 / 48 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHonda HCF-2 part number 08200-HCF2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.3-3.9
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity6.0
Engine Coolant Capacity6.6
Engine Coolant Capacity6.7-6.9

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)3.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)68.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts40.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub242.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1200 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.94-1.05 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F

Service checks

Engine Compression128 MINIMUM PSI. 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.
Engine Compression135 MINIMUM PSI. 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.
Engine Compression135 MINIMUM PSI. 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 17
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 80; Rear: 80
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.315
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
148.0 inch lbs.48 in
230.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
3120.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
152.0 ft. lbs.52 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees. When a new bolt is used, torque to 133.0 ft. lbs., then remove and retorque to 37.0 ft. lbs. Then tighten and additional 9090 degrees
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
148 ft. lbs.48 ft. lbs
2+ 60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90 degrees Step 3: 90 degrees Step 4: If using new bolts turn an additional 90
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Bearing cap bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
227.0 degrees; 8MM bolts: 16.027 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Bearing cap bolts:

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
241 degrees; 8MM Bolts: 16.041 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
111MM Bolts30 ft. lbs
211MM Bolts47 degrees
336.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

At 160,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid marks a clear inflection point in its generation, with federal complaint volume dropping sharply from the 20142015 peak (954 and 609 complaints, respectively) to just 45—one of the lowest figures in the dataset. Recalls also declined to two, down from four or five in the preceding years, while investigations and TSBs remained minimal (one and 21, respectively). This places the 2017 model year in a relatively stable phase, sandwiched between the first-year production quirks of the redesigned 2014–2015 models and the rising complaints (529 in 2019) that may reflect aging components in later years. Top complaint areas for 2017 center on service brakes (9 reports) and electrical systems (5), though the data doesn’t specify root causes, and crash-related complaints were low at three. With no fire-related incidents and a federal record far cleaner than earlier or later years, the 2017 Accord Hybrid emerges as a notably reliable choice within its generation. For a used buyer, this year represents a sweet spot: most first-year issues have been resolved, and later-model wear-related complaints have yet to surface.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
21
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes9
Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other4
Visibility/Wiper2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Air Bags,Structure,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V858000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 18/12/2023

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… 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…

26V332000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 21/05/2026

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A25-0402025-06-25Fuel/Propulsion SystemService Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0139 (secondary heated oxygen sensor slow…
ONL6TM113020212021-11-30Service Brakes, HydraulicOwner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been…
A19-0422020-07-17EquipmentService Bulletin - Heat from the daytime running light (DRL) LEDs may damage the DRL…
ONL6TM022720202020-02-27Service Brakes, HydraulicOwner Notification Letter - On some Accord Hybrid models, the brake tandem motor cylinder…
A20-0012020-02-07Service Brakes, HydraulicService Bulletin - The brake tandem motor cylinder on certain vehicles may only operate…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Accord Hybrid take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Accord Hybrid have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accord Hybrid get?

EPA figures are 49 city / 47 highway / 48 combined mpg.