Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Hybrid System may go into Fail Safe Mode
- 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.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (39)
39 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 38.5% |
| Engine | 15 | 38.5% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 20.5% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 12.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 10.3% |
| Power train | 4 | 10.3% |
| Steering | 4 | 10.3% |
| Structure | 3 | 7.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 7.7% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 2.6% |
How 2015 compares with other Accord Hybrid years
Best and worst Accord Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 1 |
| 2015 | 39 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 45 | 2 |
| 2018 | 116 | 4 |
| 2019 | 94 | 5 |
| 2020 | 39 | 5 |
| 2021 | 48 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 47 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,450
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 188 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 47 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 / 45 / 47 | $1,450 | 188 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 15V602000 (hybrid propulsion system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (15), Engine (15), Service brakes (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 49 city, 45 highway and 47 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Accord Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2021 Honda Accord Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2007 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2018 the most (116). The 2015 drew 39. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.