This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid.
21–47 mpg combined
5–11.2 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 7 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid has 2 recalls, both centering on the same issue: electrical interference can cause the hybrid system to drop into a fail-safe mode, cutting off the gasoline engine and capping vehicle speed, which raises the risk of a crash if it happens at highway speeds.
When this fault occurs, the car shifts to battery-only power with a top speed of roughly 40 mph, which can create a sudden and significant speed mismatch with surrounding traffic. The root cause is a sensor in the high-voltage battery pack that misreads electrical noise and triggers the shutdown.
At a glance
What can fail
The Cell Voltage Sensor may misread electrical noise and trigger fail-safe EV mode, shutting off the engine and limiting speed to 60 km/h. If the battery fully discharges while driving, the vehicle stalls, causing loss of power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Cell Voltage Sensor software to prevent misinterpretation of electrical noise.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
