The Honda Accord has long been recognized for its reliability and safety, and the 2025 model continues this tradition. This article delves into the comprehensive safety ratings for the 2025 Honda Accord, providing a detailed analysis of its performance in various crash tests and safety evaluations. Based on rigorous testing, these ratings offer valuable insights for prospective buyers concerned about vehicle safety.
Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Driver and Passenger Side
The small overlap front test simulates a collision where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts an object. This is a demanding test that assesses how well the car’s structure and safety systems protect occupants in such a severe crash. The Honda Accord 2025 underwent both driver-side and passenger-side small overlap front tests, and the results are outlined below.
Driver-Side Small Overlap Front Test
The driver-side evaluation of the 2025 Honda Accord, based on tests conducted on the 2023 model (redesign applies to 2023-25 models), yielded a Good overall rating. This “Good” rating is the highest possible and indicates excellent protection in this type of crash scenario.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall driver-side evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | A |
The structural performance of the Honda Accord 2025 in the driver-side small overlap test was also rated as Good, indicating that the vehicle’s safety cage maintained its integrity well during the impact. Injury measures for the driver dummy were all rated Good across all body regions (head/neck, chest, hip/thigh, and lower leg/foot), signifying a low risk of significant injuries in a real-world crash of similar severity. Driver restraints and dummy kinematics were rated as Acceptable.
Technical measurements from the driver-side small overlap front test provide further detail:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2304 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 5 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 9 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 2 |
These measurements show minimal intrusion into the occupant compartment, which is crucial for maintaining survival space in a crash.
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTN2304 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 147 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 28 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.29 |
| Chest maximum 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 all within acceptable limits, further supporting the “Good” rating and indicating a low risk of serious injuries for the driver in a small overlap frontal crash.
Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front Test
Similar to the driver-side, the passenger-side small overlap front test is crucial for ensuring the safety of all occupants. The 2025 Honda Accord also achieved a Good overall rating in the passenger-side evaluation.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall passenger-side evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
The structure and safety cage maintained a Good rating, and all passenger injury measures were also rated Good. Notably, even the driver injury measures (recorded from the driver dummy in the passenger-side test) were rated as Good, highlighting the consistent safety performance across the front seating positions. Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics were rated Good.
Technical measurements for the passenger-side test provide granular data:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2305 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Footrest (cm) | 7 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 9 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 10 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 3 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 2 |
Again, intrusion measurements are minimal, demonstrating the robust structural design of the 2025 Honda Accord.
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2305 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 137 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 14 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum 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 |
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP2305 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 66 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum 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 |
The injury measurements for both passenger and driver dummies in the passenger-side test are low, reaffirming the 2025 Honda Accord’s commitment to occupant safety.
Moderate Overlap Frontal Crash Test: Updated Evaluation
The moderate overlap frontal test assesses occupant protection in a more common type of frontal collision. The updated test also evaluates the protection of rear-seat passengers, making it a more comprehensive assessment. The 2025 Honda Accord received a Good overall rating in this updated moderate overlap front test.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh/hip | G |
| Leg/foot | A |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Thigh | G |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
The structure and safety cage again earned a Good rating. Driver injury measures were primarily Good, with leg/foot protection rated as Acceptable. Crucially, rear passenger injury measures were all rated Good, demonstrating excellent protection for back-seat occupants as well. Driver and rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics were both rated Good.
Alt text: Post-crash view of the 2025 Honda Accord after a moderate overlap frontal test, illustrating airbag deployment and structural integrity.
Alt text: Rear passenger dummy head position in 2025 Honda Accord moderate overlap test, showing ample clearance from the front seat.
Alt text: Rear passenger dummy injury metrics from 2025 Honda Accord moderate overlap crash test, demonstrating low risk of head, neck, and chest injuries.
Alt text: Rear passenger dummy lap belt position in 2025 Honda Accord during moderate overlap test, showing correct pelvic restraint.
Technical measurements from the moderate overlap frontal test further detail the vehicle’s performance:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2313 |
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 11 |
| Left (cm) | 11 |
| Center (cm) | 11 |
| Right (cm) | 12 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 13 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | 0 |
| Rearward (cm) | -2 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
These measurements indicate controlled deformation and minimal intrusion into the driver’s footwell area.
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | CEF2313 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 111 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 16 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum 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 |
Driver injury metrics remain low, consistent with the “Good” rating.
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2313 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Compression (kN) | 1.7 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion | no contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 26 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 3.6 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.1 |
| Right femur compression | 0.1 |
Rear passenger injury measures are also very low, reinforcing the excellent rear passenger protection offered by the 2025 Honda Accord.
Side Crash Test: Updated Side 2.0 Test
The side crash test evaluates how well a vehicle protects occupants in a side impact. The updated Side 2.0 test is more stringent, using a heavier barrier and higher impact speed to better represent real-world side collisions, and also assesses rear passenger protection. The 2025 Honda Accord achieved a Good overall rating in the updated side crash test.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis | A |
| Driver head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis | G |
| Rear passenger head protection | G |
The structural performance in the side crash was rated Good. Driver injury measures were Good for head/neck and torso, and Acceptable for pelvis. Driver head protection was Good. Rear passenger injury measures were all rated Good, including head protection, indicating comprehensive side impact protection for all occupants.
Technical measurements from the side crash test:
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2311 |
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat (cm) | -23.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
This measurement shows that the structural intrusion into the occupant compartment was minimal.
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2311 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 216 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.40 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.64 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.6 |
Driver injury metrics are well-controlled, reflecting the “Good” and “Acceptable” ratings.
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTS2311 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 150 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 1.87 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.34 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.0 |
Passenger injury measurements are also low, further demonstrating the strong side-impact safety performance of the 2025 Honda Accord.
Headlight Evaluation
Effective headlights are critical for preventing nighttime accidents. The 2025 Honda Accord comes standard with LED reflector headlights on all trim levels and is equipped with high-beam assist. The headlight system received an overall Good rating.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | G |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 1 lux illumination: |
The low beams provide good visibility on straight roads and gradual right curves, and fair visibility on sharper curves. Glare was not an issue with the low beams. High beams also offer good visibility on straightaways and gradual right curves, and fair visibility on sharper curves. The high-beam assist feature compensates for some limitations of the low beams, especially on curves and straightaways.
Technical measurements for the headlight evaluation:
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | – All trims |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating Applies to 2023-25 models | G |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
These measurements detail the effective illumination distances provided by both low and high beams in various driving scenarios.
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian Detection
The 2025 Honda Accord is equipped with a standard Collision Mitigation Braking System, which includes pedestrian detection capabilities. This system was evaluated for its effectiveness in preventing collisions with pedestrians in various scenarios, both during the day and at night. The overall front crash prevention system for pedestrians was rated Advanced.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | A |
| Includes high-beam assist credit |
Crossing child — day
- In the 12 mph test, the vehicle avoided a collision.
- In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 23 mph.
Crossing adult — night
- In the 12 mph test, the vehicle avoided a collision when using high beams, but only reduced impact speed by 3 mph with low beams.
- In the 25 mph test, the vehicle avoided a collision with high beams, but failed to slow down with low beams.
Parallel adult — night
- In the 25 mph test, the vehicle avoided a collision with high beams, but reduced impact speed by 19 mph with low beams.
- In the 37 mph test, the vehicle avoided a collision with high beams and issued a warning 2.5 seconds before impact. With low beams, the vehicle failed to slow and issued a warning at 0 seconds before impact.
These results indicate that the Honda Accord’s pedestrian front crash prevention system is highly effective, especially when using high beams, but performance is reduced with low beams, particularly in nighttime scenarios.
Seat Belt Reminders
Seat belt reminders are essential safety features that increase seat belt usage. The 2025 Honda Accord has seat belt reminders for both front and rear rows and received a Good overall rating.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Front row | |
| Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration | Long enough (90+ seconds) |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency | |
| Second row | |
| Startup status alert (visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration at least 60 seconds | |
| Belt disengaged alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | |
| Duration at least 30 seconds | |
| Volume | |
| Audio frequency |
The front row seat belt reminder has a long duration audible and visual alert. The second row includes a startup visual alert and both audible and visual alerts when belts are disengaged, meeting the criteria for a “Good” rating.
Technical measurements for the seat belt reminder system:
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 51 dB |
|---|---|
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 58 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 6.5 dB |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 55 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 63 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 8.4 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 739 Hz |
These measurements confirm the audible signal is sufficiently loud and distinct from background noise at various speeds.
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
For families, child seat anchors (LATCH) ease the installation of child safety seats. The 2025 Honda Accord received a Good+ rating for its LATCH system, including extra LATCH positions.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | EX |
| Seat type | cloth |
The Honda Accord 2025 offers two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware and an additional position where lower anchors can be borrowed. This provides flexibility for installing child seats in various configurations.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | EX |
| Seat type | cloth |
1 2 3 | Rating icon | Rating ||—|—|
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| | Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. |
| thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
| lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| shared lower achors symbol | Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) |
| | No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| Position | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| Can be borrowed from 1 and 3 | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Technical measurements for LATCH system ease of use:
Seat position 21
3
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Lower anchor B |
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 22
2
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Lower latch is shared for this seat position |
| Lower anchor B |
| Lower latch is shared for this seat position |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Seat position 23
1
| Lower anchor A |
|---|
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Lower anchor B |
| Open access rated |
| Depth (cm) |
| Force (lbs) |
| Clearance angle (degrees) |
| Tether anchor |
| Location |
| Confusing hardware present |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
The LATCH anchors are generally easy to access and use, contributing to the high rating.
Conclusion
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 front, moderate overlap front, and side crash tests, along with a “Good” headlight rating, “Advanced” pedestrian front crash prevention, and “Good+” LATCH system, the Honda Accord 2025 is a top safety pick. These ratings provide strong evidence of Honda’s commitment to occupant safety and make the 2025 Honda Accord a compelling choice for safety-conscious car buyers.
