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2015 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid sits mid-pack among Accord Hybrid years: 64 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 63, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (25% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

64

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Accord Hybrid years?

Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted283 complaints2005: 43 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2014: 34 complaints2015: 64 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 69 complaints2018: 169 complaints2019: 140 complaints2020: 62 complaints2021: 67 complaints2022: 82 complaints2023: 283 complaints2024: 131 complaints2025: 41 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1625%
Engine1523%
Brakes813%
Other58%
Fuel System46%
Transmission46%
Steering46%
Speed Control35%
Body & Structure35%
Tires & Wheels12%
Visibility & Wipers12%

Does the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V602000Fuel SystemSeptember 25, 2015 · 6,786 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2015 HONDA ACCORD GOT CALLED IN FOR RECALL DEALING WITH BATTERY GOING INTO FAILSAFE MODE AND CAUSES CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED IT MADE MATTERS WORST.THE P2602 SENSOR COOLANT PUMP SENSOR NOW SHOWS ON DASH EMISSION PROBLEMS .HONDA SERVICE DEPT NOW WANTS IS TO REPLACE PUMP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 17, 2019

“2015 HONDA ACCORD GOT CALLED IN FOR RECALL DEALING WITH BATTERY GOING INTO FAILSAFE MODE AND CAUSES CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED IT MADE MATTERS WORST.THE P2602 SENSOR COOLANT PUMP SENSOR NOW SHOWS ON DASH EMISSION PROBLEMS .HONDA SERVICE DEPT NOW WANTS IS TO REPLACE PUMP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 17, 2019

“NEW 2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID TOURING. PARKED CAR RAN A FEW ERRANDS. RETURNED TO CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, ABS FAILURE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TRIED STARTING CAR A FEW TIMES AND CAR FINALLY STARTED AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT OFF.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 27, 2014 · crash

“AFTER THE CAR HAS WARMED UP, A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLING SOUND (THINK DOG WHISTLE) EMITS UPON RAPID ACCELERATION BETWEEN 30 AND 70 MPH. HAVE WORKED WITH HONDA SERVICE DEPTS, ENGINEERS, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SINCE FEBRUARY (ESTIMATED DATE) TO NO RESOLUTION. NOISE BEGAN AROUND 41K MILES AND HAS CONTINUED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 5, 2018

“MY POWER STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY FAILED. I WAS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND WENT TO MAKE A TURN BUT COULD NOT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT EFFORT. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY ARE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE A CAUSE. THE POWER STEERING IS ELECTRONIC, AS MY VEHICLE IS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 23, 2020

2015 Honda Accord Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Accord Hybrid: 64 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2015 Accord Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), engine (15 complaints), brakes (8 complaints).

Does the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Accord Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accord Hybrid years to avoid are 2023, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020. The cleanest record among Accord Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.