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2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is 8th of 14 Accord Hybrid model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several battery warning messages would appear on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that there was a faulty chamber in the battery. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the vehicle would independently accelerate soon after the start of the vehicle with his foot on the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the braking system failure warning light would be displayed on the instrument…
Engine
15 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
This is the second time that my car has had problems at 60 to 70 MPH. It happens when coasting not braking. The high temperature warning for the brakes comes on and the engine shuts down. The car will coast and brake but there is no power. It takes 5 minutes before you can turn the car off and reset. Otherwise the car…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently entered fail safe mode, which caused the engine to stall and the vehicle to enter battery mode. The contact was able to coast onto the road shoulder and shut off the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer…
Brakes
8 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
This is the second time that my car has had problems at 60 to 70 MPH. It happens when coasting not braking. The high temperature warning for the brakes comes on and the engine shuts down. The car will coast and brake but there is no power. It takes 5 minutes before you can turn the car off and reset. Otherwise the car…
I was driving on highway at approx 75mph when got message power failed, overheating and breaks failed. Accelerator / gas pedal stopped working. Could have been big accident if vehicle from behind hit the car.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 13%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 since. It is a…
When car parks and key inside (in stationary) and when you leave the car may be around 1 minute, the door will lock itself. This would likely creates safety hazards to other vehicles if the vehicle happen to park in the middle of roadway.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%I was driving on highway at approx 75mph when got message power failed, overheating and breaks failed. Accelerator / gas pedal stopped working. Could have been big accident if vehicle from behind hit the car.
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 since. It is a…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 10%Pulling out of a shopping plaza onto the highway, driving about 20mph at first, the rear of the car started shaking mildly. Within a few seconds the car started shaking excessively, vibrating very loudly. I thought I had 2 flat tires but then the indicator lights came on...the check engine symbol and the "power system…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. While driving between 25-30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle and then the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle.…
Steering
4 complaints · 10%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 hybrid.
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact drove slowly to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and it was…
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Pulling out of a shopping plaza onto the highway, driving about 20mph at first, the rear of the car started shaking mildly. Within a few seconds the car started shaking excessively, vibrating very loudly. I thought I had 2 flat tires but then the indicator lights came on...the check engine symbol and the "power system…
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the vehicle would independently accelerate soon after the start of the vehicle with his foot on the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the braking system failure warning light would be displayed on the instrument…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
Hybrid system: hybrid propulsion system
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 7,500 miles); brakes (8 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2015 (hybrid system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Honda Accord Hybrid?
- It is 8th of 14 Accord Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.