2015 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 601 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 37 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 33 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftDec 10, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 20V769000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, delivery, fuel pumpJan 29, 2019
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.
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 19V060000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryJun 29, 2017
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.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 17V418000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 2, 2015
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.
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.
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).
Campaign 15V121000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
601 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 16, 2021, crash
Honda Accord Touring Hybrid 2015. I was parked in front of a building and the car speed up and crashed against a wall. I was not stepping on the gas or the breaks. The car was on parking. I got injured and the airbags deployed. I did some research on the internet and this has happened before. I am glad I am fine.
Engine, Jul 15, 2021
On May, 25, 2021 my family were on the highway and all of a sudden the car started stalling. In which the accelerater started braking instead of moving, the car was slowing with all the lights turning on on the dashboard. FCU failure message flashing with engine sign, Ldw, Fcw, tire pressure, stability sign, steering sign all came on. It almost caused us to have an accident. My kids my wife everyones were screaming because other cars and trucks around us, and we didn't know what's going on with out car and other cars were honking at us. We were all so scared and my wife was crying, my kids were crying. We signal with our hands out of the car to get to the shoulder and stopped the car. We thought we are going to die if any of the trucks or cars hit us. Never scared in our life like that day. So still my car is on my driveway parked. There is a recall of the 6 cylinder of 2015 manufactured. But not for the 4 cylinder same safety issues other people have. I contacted the American Honda but they are denying any safety issues 2015 Honda accord 4 cylinder have engin failure. Please issue a safety recall so it will be safer before someone's family is put in danger instead of not knowing when their cars engin fails.
Power train, Jul 13, 2021
Transmission is not shifting. Also, when backing up car may jump and then stall.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2021
When accelerating it does like it’s running out of gas and doesn’t want to go… I can feel the car sputting! I was going through a light that had turned green and an 18wheeler was coming up behind me thought the car wasn’t going to accelerate
Steering, Jul 7, 2021
I will occasionally lose control of steering on turns, feels as if the steering wheel becomes unresponsive
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 7, 2021
My car does have a problem when starting. I have seen online that those models had a recall in 2019 for the same issue. Recal no. N3x. Car is taking longer to start sometimes. I have checked the battery, starter and related items. I came to know when I was watching it in youtube. It is having for so many people on this model. Please help me fix my car.
Engine, Jul 5, 2021
As the car is running in the highway lost power and can not accelerate
Electrical system, Jun 8, 2021
Took my sister to a car dealership to look at a car and had my car running for a couple of hours due to me having kids and it was hot out. And I accidentally turned my car off and car wouldn’t start back up it kept saying key fob was missing and the key was hanging up on my rear view mirror. Had to literally wait 10 minutes before car would start back up. Honda really needs to get that fixed A.S.A.P that was definitely a scary experience for me especially having my two young kids with me. I can’t afford to be stranded somewhere.
Electrical system, Jun 4, 2021
Vehicle does not start 100% of the time. The safety issue is that being stranded, when it doesn't start , with small children in a rural area is dangerous. The dealer as well as Honda has no solution for the problem. Repairs suggested have all been made and the problem still exists. I know nothing will be done because of this letter, but whomever is reading this I would suggest that you not purchase a Honda product if you care for your family. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2021
My 2015 Honda accord has been giving me problems For more than three years already so every time I turn it on there is a beep three times as soon as I turn on the ignition key then now in Often the car does not turn on, so I have to wait like 30 minutes so the car will start again, also about three times all the lights on the windchill had turn off including the radio in the phone chargers everything was pure black and it was in the middle of the night so I couldn’t see nothing on my way home That’s when I had to stop on the right shoulder on the freeway 14 because I couldn’t see to drive with no lights so I turn off the car and wait for a couple of minutes then the car turn on and the lights went back on and actually today I had to call the towing truck to pick me up to take it to the mechanic because it was not turning on not even after 30 minutes but after two hours the car turn on this happened when I was on the gas station putting gasAnd when I try to turn it on after putting gas that’s when the car didn’t wanna start I was in Arcadia city California and we were almost 90° and it was really hot with no shade and I was all by myself no where to go I am very tired of this and I am scared if this happened when I am in the intersection when there’s a lot of traffic, it seems that this problem is been happening very often now it’s been getting worse and worse,
Steering, May 24, 2021, crash, fire
I was driving in the outer lane on a city street when my car suddenly turned and hit the curb, sending the car down a hill. The brakes didn’t work either and I hit two trees headon. All airbags deployed. An electrical fire started under the hood. Two men came and shut off the power. The car was towed and declared a total loss. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The only person that I know of that inspected the car was the claims adjuster. There was no warning that anything was wrong. If anyone had been in the path of the car, I would have been unable to stop or turn.
Other or unspecified, May 21, 2021, fire
My daughter was driving my car on Route 80 on Thursday, May 13th around 9:10 am when she heard a noise and thought it might be her tire. She pulled off the exit Ramp for Parsippany and pulled over. When she stepped out of the car she felt heat. She turned around and saw flames under the car. She reached in for her bag and purse and when she moved away the entire car was in flames by the time the State Police arrived. She did sustain a burn to her ankle which is still healing and will take about 6-8 weeks. She got burnt on her arm, neck, ear lobe, her hair line was singed as well as her eyelashes. I am waiting for the report from the Parsippany Fire Department. The Netcong State Police were on the scene and I have that Report Number, I have not been able to retrieve this report. The car was examined by the insurance company and listed as a total loss. Unfortunately, we do not know the cause of the fire and Honda was not the most responsive during this entire thing. There was absolutely no warning of what was going on and if she did not hear something and think it was a tire she would not be here today. I will attach the photos we have of the car.
Steering, May 20, 2021, crash
I was driving the car on the highway and all of sudden lost steering control and caused me to have an accident.
Other or unspecified, May 20, 2021
The following lights are all on: FCW, LDW, Air Bag, Check Engine, Power Steering, ABS, and Tire Pressure monitoring system These lights are on and off for at least 5 times in the last 50 days.
Steering, May 18, 2021, crash
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE CROSSED THE LANES AND STRUCK THE CURB, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE DRIVER’S SIDE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND GET BACK IN THE LANE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AT THE SCENE OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAD A GASH ON HIS FOREHEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT LATER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED AND REPAIRED THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Steering, May 17, 2021
When driving our 2015 Honda Accord, without warning or message, the steering of the car just stopped and our safety was put at risk. The wheel was unresponsive, rendering the car not steerable. It was like the old no power steering days when your tried to turn the steering wheel while in a parked position - not responsive. We couldn't drive the car and had it towed. This happened while driving! The dealer wrote it up as "The power setting light is on" which was not indicative of the loss of steering while the car was being driven. Since the car was towed to the dealership, we did not see the service write-up until a week later. They said the "these things can just happen when electronics are involved" The replaced the Electric Power Steering Rack and Pinion which was over $2,000.00
Other or unspecified, May 15, 2021
I HAVE 60,000 MILE STARTER IS BAD.
Steering, May 11, 2021
CONSTANTLY FEELS LIKE ITS PULLING BUT TO A SPECIFIC SIDE LIKE POOR ALIGNMENT BUT JUST JERKY AND SOMETIMES ITS A REALLY HARD PULL FOR NO REASON. I REALLY HAVE TO MAKE SURE I DRIVE WITH THE UPMOST CAUTION. ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS WET.
Steering, May 11, 2021
WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE ON 5/10/2021 THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN WHILE THE WHEEL WAS BEING TURNED. INSTEAD OF TURNING, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN STRAIGHT OUT UNTIL THERE WAS ENOUGH ROOM TO GO FORWARD. ONCE IN DRIVE MODE, THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL STEERING ISSUES.
Steering, May 10, 2021
AFTER PARKING AND PRESSING THE SHUTOFF BUTTON, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED OUT OF THE DRIVERS HAND APPROXIMATELY 70 DEGREES BUT THE TIRES WERE STRAIGHT.
Steering, May 10, 2021, crash
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 WERE GIVEN. THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE.
Steering, Suspension, May 10, 2021, crash
LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH AND CAR STARTED SWERVING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT CROSSING BOTH LANES. CAR VEERED OFF OF A BRIDGE EMBANKMENT WITH NO CONTROL OF STEERING THE WHOLE TIME. THE POWER STEERING AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON DURING THE EVENT. THIS HAPPENED TO MY 22 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ON APRIL 21, 2021. NO OTHER CARS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT AND NO INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER THANK GOODNESS.
Steering, May 10, 2021, crash
I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE AFTER REVERSING AND PUTTING IT IN DRIVE AND IT PULLED TO THE HARD LEFT. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE CAR IT RAN INTO THE FENCE ON MY PROPERTY. THE FENCE STOPPED IT BEFORE IT WENT ONTO A BUSY ROAD. I TOOL IT TO STELING MCALL HONDA AND THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. IT DID IT AGAIN A FEW WEEKS LATER PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I COULDN'T CONTROL IT. THAT TIME I DIDN'T HAVE A ACCIDENT I WAS ABLE TOP TURN THE CAR OFF.. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH THE STEERING ON THIS CAR.
Steering, May 10, 2021
THE 2015 HONDA ACCORD HAS INTERMITTENTLY AND TEMPORARILY LOSS STEERING CONTROL (TURNING THE WHEEL HAS NO IMPACT ON DIRECTION OF VEHICLE) AND HAS HAD UNKNOWN STEERING REDIRECTION (WHEEL TURNING ON ITS OWN OUTSIDE OF DRIVERS CONTROL) WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD. BOTH ISSUES LAST APPROXIMATELY A FEW SECONDS AND THEN APPARENTLY RESOLVED ITSELF. ISSUE APPEARS RANDOM WITH NO NOTICEABLE DRIVER INPUT CAUSING IT.
Steering, May 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS REVERSING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OCEAN HONDA OF WEYMOUTH (211 MAIN ST, WEYMOUTH, MA 02188) AND DIAGNOSED AS A TORQUE SENSOR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER 31 MILES, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD PERFORM THE SAME REPAIR HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WOULD NOT RETURN. THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO PRIME HONDA - BOSTON (1575 VFW PKWY, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS TORQUE SENSOR FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT RODENTS HAD EATEN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.