Will the Thule OutWay 2-Bike Platform Rack Fit a 2019 Honda Accord

Question:

I purchased the Platform 2 from you for use on my on my 2008 Accord and had no problems. I recently purchased a 2019 Accord and I see that Thule does not recommend using the Platform 2 on my new vehicle. The rack appears to fit OK on the car. The bumper on the new Accord is a little narrower, but the rack rests against it OK. Can you tell me why this rack is not recommended for my new car?

asked by: Roger J

Expert Reply:

The Thule OutWay 2-Bike Platform Rack part # TH65JV is indeed not a fit for a 2019 Honda Accord per Thule. In regards to the exact reason, Thule simply does not provide this info. I have tired many times in the past to ask about certain fit issues with a trunk mount bike rack but no real reasons were given other than the fit teams decided it would not work.

That said, we do have a really great replacement option for you in the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack part # Y02634. The FullBack is lightweight, sleek, and fits a large range of vehicles so you won't have an issue transferring this to a new vehicle in the future. That said, if there were an issue Yakima would be able to tell you exactly what that is unlike Thule.

expert reply by: Conner L