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2015 Honda Accord problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 815 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.7 times the median Accord year — the 2015 model ranks #15 of 51 Accord years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 46 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 248 reports (30% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

815

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

2

Investigations

54

Crash-involved

11

Fires reported

46

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Accord years?

See all Accord years to avoid →

What are the most common 2015 Honda Accord problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System24830%
Engine10913%
Other9512%
Steering779%
Transmission405%
Fuel System395%
Brakes375%
Driver Assistance314%
Speed Control263%
Airbags233%
Tires & Wheels202%
Body & Structure172%
Seats152%
Suspension152%
Visibility & Wipers121%
Lighting81%
Seat Belts30%

Does the 2015 Honda Accord have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V858000Fuel SystemDecember 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

20V769000TransmissionDecember 10, 2020 · 235,034 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Consequence

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

19V060000Fuel SystemJanuary 29, 2019 · 437,032 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Consequence

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

17V418000Electrical SystemJune 29, 2017 · 1,148,550 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.

15V121000EngineMarch 2, 2015 · 137 units

Defect

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.

Consequence

Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

TAKARA INFLATORS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IS A HORRIBLE FRONT END ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURIES ALSO AD FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM MY CLIMATE CONTROL NEVER TURNS ON AND I'VE BEEN BACK AND FORTH AT THE HONDA DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE ISSUE THEY…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 8, 2019 · crash

The contact owned a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, the vehicle caught fire. The authorities were called to the scene and extinguished the fire. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the fire department determined that either the battery wiring and/or the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 4, 2023 · fire

THE CAR WENT ON FIRE; THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT. I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, IT STARTED SMOKING UP UNDER THE HOOD, I PULLED OVER, AND AS I OPENED THE HOOD IT WAS FLAMING. NOW I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR IT AS I AM STILL PAYING THE CAR NOTE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW IT EVEN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 12, 2020 · fire

WAS DRIVING ON RT 440 IN JERSEY CITY ON A STRAIGHT ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TAKE CONTROL AND ENDED UP ON A GUARD RAIL. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED. MY SON DEVIN WAS THE DRIVER. HE HAD WHIP LASH AND HIS NECK STILL HURTS.THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 4/30/21. POLICE WERE THERE. NO SUMMONS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 30, 2021 · crash

[XXX] WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND STEERING WHEEL TOOK OVER THE VEHICLE AND HE COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE ICE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY WENT INTO THE WOODS AND HIT SMALL TREES. SOMEONE CAME AND HELPED HIM OUT F VEHICLE AND TOOK HIM HOME AROUND THE BLOCK DEALE SAID IT WAS TOTALED AFTER TOW. INFORMATION…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 7, 2021 · crash

2015 Honda Accord — common questions

Is the 2015 Honda Accord reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 815 complaints put the 2015 model at #15 of 51 Accord years. It is one of the Accord years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Accord problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (248 complaints), engine (109 complaints), other (95 complaints).

Does the 2015 Honda Accord have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Honda Accord. 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 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Accord years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accord years to avoid are 2018, 2003, 2013, 2008, 2000, 1998, 2014, 1999, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2019, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2007, 2006, 2020, 2022, 2021. The cleanest record among Accord years belongs to 1978.

How safe is the 2015 Honda Accord?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Honda Accord 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.