diff --git a/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py
index 7314afd50a..51ddf1ac92 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/honda/interface.py
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
       ret.longitudinalTuning.kiV = [0.05]
       ret.longitudinalActuatorDelayUpperBound = 0.5 # s
       if candidate in HONDA_BOSCH_RADARLESS:
-        ret.stopAccel = -4.0
+        ret.stopAccel = -3.5  # stock uses -4.0 m/s^2 once stopped but limited by safety model
     else:
       # default longitudinal tuning for all hondas
       ret.longitudinalTuning.kpBP = [0., 5., 35.]