Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Accord. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- 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.
Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail
- Summary
- 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.
Battery Sensor May Short
- Summary
- 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.
Connecting Rod Bolts may be Improperly Torqued
- Summary
- 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).
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Owner complaints (981)
981 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 981 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 378 | 38.5% |
| Engine | 179 | 18.2% |
| Unknown or other | 147 | 15% |
| Steering | 142 | 14.5% |
| Service brakes | 122 | 12.4% |
| Power train | 64 | 6.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 55 | 5.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 4.2% |
| Air bags | 37 | 3.8% |
| Electronic stability control | 35 | 3.6% |
How 2014 compares with other Accord years
Best and worst Accord years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 580 | 12 |
| 2011 | 296 | 9 |
| 2012 | 373 | 8 |
| 2013 | 1,422 | 5 |
| 2014 | 981 | 4 |
| 2015 | 601 | 5 |
| 2016 | 607 | 4 |
| 2017 | 538 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1,884 | 6 |
| 2019 | 691 | 6 |
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), 2014 Honda Accord 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 46 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,450
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 130 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 46 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 | 47 / 46 / 46 | $1,450 | 130 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 300 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 33 / 29 | $2,300 | 309 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 34 / 27 | $2,500 | 324 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 34 / 25 | $2,700 | 350 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 31 / 24 | $2,800 | 364 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 414 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Honda Accord FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V858000 (fuel pump), 20V769000 (power train), 17V418000 (electrical), 15V121000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Honda Accord problems?
Owners filed 981 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (378), Engine (179), Unknown or other (147) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 47 city, 46 highway and 46 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Honda Accord get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Honda Accord 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Accord compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Honda Accord model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (296) and the 2018 the most (1,884). The 2014 drew 981. 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
Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.