2015 Honda Accord Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 601 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Accord years
About as many complaints as other years 16th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 601 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Accord. That ranks 16th out of 32 Accord model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (237 complaints, 39%), typically at around 50,500 miles. Complaints mention 37 crashes, 7 fires, 33 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Honda Accord
Urban Gray Pearl Honda Accord Hybrid Touring CY2 sedan at Honda Ilsan Dealership.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Honda Accord problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System237 · ~50,500 mi
Engine106 · ~51,500 mi
Unknown or Other94 · ~37,325 mi
Steering78 · ~50,000 mi
Power Train40 · ~29,000 mi
Service Brakes36 · ~36,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System35 · ~55,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control26 · ~26,500 mi
Air Bags23 · ~15,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance22 · ~81,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System problems23739%50,500“battery sensor” (7%)$920
Engine problems10618%51,500“start button” (8%)—
Unknown or Other9416%37,325——
Steering problems7813%50,000“electric power steering” (14%)—
Power Train407%29,000——
Service Brakes366%36,500——
Fuel/propulsion System356%55,500——
Vehicle Speed Control264%26,500——
Air Bags234%15,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance224%81,000——
Structure193%33,000——
Wheels183%21,000——
Seats152%3,500——
Suspension152%26,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)142%47,500——
Visibility/wiper102%50,000——
Exterior Lighting81%10,000——
Lane Departure71%75,215——
Engine and Engine Cooling41%97,233——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic41%50,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline30%101,020——
Seat Belts30%34,500——
Tires30%60,000——
Visibility20%10,823——
Back Over Prevention10%5,600——
Equipment10%———
Fuel System, Other10%52,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 103 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 482015482016: 402016402017: 582017582018: 482018482019: 10320191032020: 792020792021: 702021702022: 312022312023: 422023422024: 272024272025: 322025322026: 21202621

n = 601 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Honda Accord recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Power train:driveline:driveshaftDec 10, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V769000 · 235,034 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pumpJan 29, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · 437,032 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v batteryJun 29, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V418000 · 1,148,550 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Engine and engine cooling:engineMar 2, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V121000 · 137 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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).

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of Direction Control (EA21001) — opened May 6, 2021, closed Aug 25, 2023.
  • Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

this has actually been a problem since I first got the car in 2015 but probably started happening in 2016. but it happens so intermittently that I hardly thought about it or figured it just needed a new battery. but I changed the battery and it is still happening where the car won't start. I have…

Electrical System · received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760493

the visor won't close all the way and once when braking it cut my husband's forehead. if we get into an accident it could cut slice his forehead. my husband and children noticed this but I never did because I am shorter in the driver's seat. it's pretty dangerous that it won't lay flat against the…

Structure · received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760503

In my 2015 Honda Accord. The ABS, adaptive cruise control, vehicle stability assist, power steering, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, traction control, hill start assist, and brake system dash lights have all been intermittently coming on and off starting right around 150k miles…

Service Brakes · received Aug 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755811

the paint on the original rims has a problem and causes air leaking

Wheels · received Aug 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755730

First time my 2015 Accord 4dr FWD V6 AT failed to turn, I was coming out of parking area onto busy highway when I suddenly wasn't able to turn steering wheel to right enough to complete the turn and crossed over oncoming traffic lane to opposite shoulder. I parked and tried turning both directions…

Steering · received Jul 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752794

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Accord?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 237 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda Accord?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Honda Accord a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.