NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
This page covers 7 recalls, 627 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Honda Accord.
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 Accord draws the most complaints around its electrical system, which accounts for the largest share of owner reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe sudden clusters of warning lights appearing together, covering brakes, steering, stability control, and collision warning simultaneously, pointing to what many describe as a module failure. Parasitic battery drain is another recurring electrical theme, with owners reporting dead or rapidly depleted batteries they can't trace to an obvious cause. On the engine side, owners report misfires occurring without warning during normal driving, and a separate pattern of lower-end engine knock, sometimes accompanied by metal particles in the oil, consistent with connecting rod bearing wear. Steering complaints round out the top three reported systems, often tied to the same multi-warning-light events rather than a standalone mechanical failure.
627
Total Complaints
37
Crash-Related
7
Fire-Related
25
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Honda Accord has 7 recalls, the most serious being fire and stall risks spanning the electrical system, engine, and drivetrain, any of which can leave the vehicle suddenly without power or, in some cases, ignite.
Water can enter the battery sensor housing and cause an electrical short that raises the risk of fire. On the engine side, connecting rod bolts that were not tightened correctly during assembly can loosen over time, causing knocking noises, oil leaks, and eventual engine failure; a separate issue on four-cylinder models can cause oil to leak near hot exhaust components, also raising fire risk, and loss of engine power. The driveshaft on certain vehicles can break without warning, cutting drive power and, if the parking brake was not set before exiting, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Two fuel pump recalls affect this model: particulates can clog the pump on V6-equipped vehicles, and a broader fuel pump defect spans a wide range of Honda and Acura models, both of which can cause an engine stall while driving. Hybrid models have an additional concern where electrical interference can push the hybrid system into a fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine and capping speed at 40 miles per hour.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that degraded their protective coating, making them vulnerable to damage from road salt and contaminants, which could cause them to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and replace both the left and right drive shafts if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel particles can build up inside the fuel pump, reducing how well it works.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control software and replace the fuel pump if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery sensor case may allow water inside, which can cause an electrical short in the battery management system.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive to seal the sensor case, then replace the sensor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to enter fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting speed to 40 mph, and running only on battery power. Once the battery drains, the vehicle stalls.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the hybrid system software at no cost to restore normal operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Connecting rod bolts in the engine may not be tightened to the correct specification, potentially causing loss of engine power or oil leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine short block at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some connecting rod bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly. A loose bolt could cause engine rattling or knocking, oil leaks, or complete engine failure, resulting in loss of power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine short block to correct the bolt torque issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
