The Honda Accord has long been recognized for its reliability and safety, and the 2025 Honda Accord continues this tradition. As a leading midsize sedan in the automotive market, understanding its safety performance is crucial for potential buyers. This article delves into the safety ratings of the 2025 Honda Accord, providing a comprehensive overview based on rigorous crash tests and evaluations. We will explore its performance in various challenging scenarios, ensuring you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about the safety of the 2025 Honda Accord for you and your family.
Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Driver and Passenger Side
The small overlap frontal test is designed to simulate what happens when the front corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or a narrow object like a tree or utility pole. This test is particularly challenging because it bypasses the main energy-absorbing structures of the vehicle. The 2025 Honda Accord, part of the 2023-25 model range, has undergone this stringent evaluation for both the driver and passenger sides.
Driver-Side Small Overlap Frontal Test
In the driver-side small overlap test, the 2025 Honda Accord achieved a “Good” overall rating. This top rating signifies excellent protection for the driver in this type of severe frontal crash. Key aspects of the evaluation include:
- Structure and Safety Cage: Rated “Good”, indicating that the structural integrity of the 2025 Honda Accord is maintained well during the crash, providing a robust safety cage for the occupant.
- Driver Injury Measures: All critical injury measures for the head/neck, chest, hip/thigh, and lower leg/foot were rated “Good”. This demonstrates a low risk of significant injuries to these body regions in a driver-side small overlap frontal crash.
- Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: Rated “Acceptable”. This aspect evaluates how well the seatbelt and airbag systems work together to control the dummy’s movement during the crash. An “Acceptable” rating still indicates effective restraint systems, though “Good” is the highest possible.
Technical measurements from the driver-side test provide further detail:
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower Hinge Pillar Max | 2 |
| Footrest | 5 |
| Left Toepan | 5 |
| Brake Pedal | 9 |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average | 1 |
| Steering Column | 0 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max | 2 |
| Upper Dash | 2 |
| Lower Instrument Panel | 2 |
These measurements show minimal intrusion into the occupant compartment, reinforcing the “Good” rating for structure and safety cage.
Driver Injury Measures (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 147 |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 28 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.29 |
| Chest | |
| Max Compression (mm) | 25 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.3 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.47 |
| Right | 0.70 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.7 |
| Right | 2.8 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 57 |
| Right | 56 |
These injury measures are well within acceptable limits, further supporting the “Good” rating for driver injury protection in a small overlap frontal crash.
Passenger-Side Small Overlap Frontal Test
The passenger-side small overlap test is equally important for overall vehicle safety. The 2025 Honda Accord also earned a “Good” overall rating in this evaluation. Similar to the driver-side test, the passenger-side assessment included:
- Structure and Safety Cage: Again rated “Good”, indicating consistent structural integrity on both sides of the vehicle in a small overlap frontal impact.
- Passenger Injury Measures: All injury measures for the head/neck, chest, hip/thigh, and lower leg/foot for the passenger were rated “Good”. This mirrors the driver-side performance, demonstrating excellent protection for front-seat occupants.
- Passenger Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: Achieved a “Good” rating, the highest possible. This signifies optimal performance of the restraint systems in protecting the passenger during a small overlap frontal crash.
Technical measurements for the passenger-side test are as follows:
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Passenger Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower Hinge Pillar Max | 4 |
| Footrest | 7 |
| Right Toepan | 9 |
| Center Toepan | 10 |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average | 3 |
| Center Dash | 2 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max | 2 |
| Upper Dash | 4 |
| Right Lower Dash | 2 |
While intrusion measurements are slightly higher than the driver’s side, they are still within a range that supports a “Good” structural rating.
Passenger Injury Measures (Passenger Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 137 |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 14 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest | |
| Max Compression (mm) | 20 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.2 |
| Right | 1.3 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 3 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.37 |
| Right | 0.35 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.6 |
| Right | 2.5 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 46 |
| Right | 75 |
These passenger injury metrics also indicate a low risk of significant injuries, consistent with the “Good” rating.
Driver Injury Measures (Passenger Side Test – Additional Data)
Interestingly, the passenger-side test also includes measurements for potential driver injuries. These are also reassuringly low:
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 66 |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest | |
| Max Compression (mm) | 17 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.31 |
| Right | 0.24 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.9 |
| Right | 1.1 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 31 |
| Right | 38 |
Moderate Overlap Frontal Crash: Updated Test
The moderate overlap frontal test simulates a more typical frontal collision where a significant portion of the vehicle’s front end engages with the barrier. The updated test also evaluates the protection for rear passengers, making it a more comprehensive assessment. The 2025 Honda Accord achieved a “Good” overall rating in this updated moderate overlap test.
Key findings from the moderate overlap test for the 2025 Honda Accord:
- Overall Evaluation: “Good”.
- Structure and Safety Cage: “Good”. The structural design of the 2025 Honda Accord effectively manages crash forces in a moderate overlap scenario.
- Driver Injury Measures: All critical driver injury measures for head/neck, chest, and thigh/hip are rated “Good”. Leg/foot protection is rated “Acceptable”.
- Driver Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: “Good”, indicating effective occupant restraint.
- Rear Passenger Injury Measures: All rear passenger injury measures for head/neck, chest, and thigh are rated “Good”.
- Rear Passenger Restraints and Dummy Kinematics: “Good”, demonstrating excellent rear passenger protection.
Technical measurements for the moderate overlap test include:
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Footwell Intrusion | |
| Footrest | 11 |
| Left | 11 |
| Center | 11 |
| Right | 12 |
| Brake Pedal | 13 |
| Instrument Panel Rearward Movement | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Steering Column Movement | |
| Upward | 0 |
| Rearward | -2 |
| A-pillar Rearward Movement | 0 |
Driver Injury Measures (Moderate Overlap)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 111 |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | 16 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest | |
| Max Compression (mm) | 21 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.4 |
| Right | 0.5 |
| Knee Displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index | |
| Left | 0.22 |
| Right | 0.82 |
| Tibia Axial Force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.5 |
| Right | 1.7 |
| Foot Acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 55 |
| Right | 40 |
Rear Passenger Injury Measures (Moderate Overlap)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | No Contact |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.7 |
| Maximum Nij | No Contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest Index | 26 |
| Shoulder Belt Tension (kN) | 3.6 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left Femur Compression | 0.1 |
| Right Femur Compression | 0.1 |
Side Impact: Updated Test
The updated side impact test is more demanding than previous versions, using a heavier barrier and higher impact speed to better simulate a severe side collision. The 2025 Honda Accord achieved a “Good” overall rating in this challenging test as well.
Side Impact Test Performance
- Overall Evaluation: “Good”.
- Structure and Safety Cage: “Good”. The 2025 Honda Accord‘s structure effectively resisted intrusion in the side impact test.
- Driver Injury Measures: Head/neck and torso protection are rated “Good”, while pelvis protection is “Acceptable”. Driver head protection is “Good”.
- Rear Passenger Injury Measures: Head/neck, torso, and pelvis protection for the rear passenger are all rated “Good”. Rear passenger head protection is also “Good”.
Technical measurements from the side impact test:
Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat | -23.5 |
Driver Injury Measures (Side Impact)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 216 |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral Deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Lateral Force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Torso | |
| Max Deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Average Deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Max Deflection Rate (m/s) | 4.40 |
| Max Viscous Criterion (m/s) | 0.64 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined Force (kN) | 4.6 |
Passenger Injury Measures (Side Impact)
| Evaluation Criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 150 |
| Peak gs | No Contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral Deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Lateral Force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Max Deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Average Deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Max Deflection Rate (m/s) | 1.87 |
| Max Viscous Criterion (m/s) | 0.34 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined Force (kN) | 3.0 |
Headlight Performance
Effective headlights are crucial for preventing nighttime crashes. The 2025 Honda Accord, across all trim levels, comes standard with LED reflector headlights. These headlights have been evaluated and received a “Good” overall rating.
Headlight Evaluation
Key highlights of the headlight evaluation:
- Low-beam headlight type: LED reflector
- High-beam headlight type: LED reflector
- Curve-adaptive?: No
- High-beam assist?: Yes
- Overall rating: “Good”
Low Beam Performance: Visibility was rated as good on straightaways and gradual right curves. Visibility was fair on sharp right and both left curves. Glare was within acceptable limits.
High Beam Performance: Visibility was good on straightaways and gradual right curves, and fair on sharp right and both left curves. High-beam assist effectively compensates for low beam limitations in various driving scenarios.
Technical Measurements (Headlights)
| LOW BEAMS | Measurement | Glare |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 95.3 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 60.8 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 67.5 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 63.3 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 51.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 48.9 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 167.0 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 148.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 79.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 74.7 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 56.8 m |
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian
The 2025 Honda Accord is equipped with a standard Collision Mitigation Braking System, which includes pedestrian detection. This system has been tested for its effectiveness in preventing collisions with pedestrians, both during the day and at night. The system received an “Advanced” rating for pedestrian front crash prevention.
Pedestrian Front Crash Prevention Evaluation
- Overall Evaluation: “Advanced”
- System details: Standard Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Includes high-beam assist credit: Yes
Daytime Performance (Crossing Child): The system avoided a collision in the 12 mph test and significantly reduced impact speed by 23 mph in the 25 mph test.
Nighttime Performance (Crossing Adult): With high beams, collisions were avoided in both 12 mph and 25 mph tests. With low beams, impact speed was reduced by 3 mph in the 12 mph test, but the vehicle failed to slow in the 25 mph test.
Nighttime Performance (Parallel Adult): With high beams, collisions were avoided in both 25 mph and 37 mph tests with warnings issued. With low beams, impact speed was reduced by 19 mph in the 25 mph test, but the vehicle failed to slow in the 37 mph test and issued a warning at the last second.
Seat Belt Reminders
Seat belt reminders are a simple but effective safety feature. The 2025 Honda Accord excels in this area, earning a “Good” rating for its seat belt reminder system.
Seat Belt Reminder Evaluation
- Overall Evaluation: “Good”
Front Row: The unbelted occupant alert system includes both audible and visual alerts with long duration and adequate volume and audio frequency.
Second Row: Includes startup status visual alert, and belt disengaged audible and visual alerts with sufficient duration, volume and audio frequency.
Technical Measurements (Seat Belt Reminders)
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Background cabin sound level (24 km/h) | 51 dB |
| Audible signal sound level (24 km/h) | 58 dB |
| Difference between background and signal (24 km/h) | 6.5 dB |
| Background cabin sound level (40 km/h) | 55 dB |
| Audible signal sound level (40 km/h) | 63 dB |
| Difference between background and signal (40 km/h) | 8.4 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 739 Hz |
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
For families, child seat safety is paramount. The 2025 Honda Accord features a LATCH system that has been rated “Good +” for ease of use, with extra LATCH positions.
Child Seat Anchor Evaluation
- Overall Evaluation: “Good + extra LATCH positions”
- Vehicle trim: EX
- Seat type: Cloth
The 2025 Honda Accord has two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware and an additional position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors, offering flexibility for installing child seats.
Details by Seating Position
| Position | Tether Anchor | Lower Anchors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy-to-find location, no confusing hardware | Not too deep in seat, not too much force needed, easy to maneuver around anchors |
| 2 | Easy-to-find location, no confusing hardware | Can be borrowed from positions 1 and 3 |
| 3 | Easy-to-find location, no confusing hardware | Not too deep in seat, not too much force needed, easy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical Measurements (Child Seat Anchors)
| Seat Position 21 | Measurement | Seat Position 22 | Measurement | Seat Position 23 | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Anchor A | Lower Anchor A | Lower Anchor A | |||
| Open access | No | Lower latch shared | Yes | Open access | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 | Depth (cm) | 0-2 | ||
| Force (lbs) | 7 | Lower Anchor B | Force (lbs) | 10 | |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 88 | Lower latch shared | Yes | Clearance angle (degrees) | 83 |
| Lower Anchor B | Lower Anchor B | ||||
| Open access | No | Tether Anchor | Open access | No | |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 | Location | Rear deck | Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 6 | Confusing hardware | No | Force (lbs) | 7 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 79 | Contrasting label | No | Clearance angle (degrees) | 83 |
Conclusion: The 2025 Honda Accord – A Safe Choice
The 2025 Honda Accord demonstrates excellent safety performance across a range of demanding crash tests and safety evaluations. Earning top “Good” ratings in small overlap, moderate overlap, and side impact tests, along with an “Advanced” rating for pedestrian front crash prevention and “Good” ratings for headlights and seat belt reminders, the 2025 Honda Accord prioritizes occupant safety. The “Good + ” rating for child seat anchors further emphasizes its suitability for families. For those prioritizing safety in a midsize sedan, the 2025 Honda Accord stands out as a top contender, providing peace of mind for drivers and passengers alike.
