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2015 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Owners filed 608 complaints about the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid with NHTSA between Nov 2014 and Sep 2025. The most-cited component is electrical system (241).

Complaints
608
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
36
Reported by owners
Fires
7
Reported by owners
Injuries
32
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system241
  2. Engine117
  3. Steering75
  4. Power train43
  5. Service brakes40
  6. Fuel/propulsion system37
  7. Vehicle speed control28
  8. Air bags21
  9. Forward collision avoidance19
  10. Structure19
  11. Wheels18
  12. Seats15
  13. Suspension14
  14. Electronic stability control (esc)14

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20143
201559
201642
201760
201854
2019107
202080
202173
202236
202341
202430
202523

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

241 reports3 crashes3 fires
“The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the battery symbol and a message "12V Battery Inoperable" appeared on the instrument cluster. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle had a power steering assist function; however, the brakes failed to respond as needed while depressing the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle stalled, and the contact coasted to a stop and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted but almost immediately stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic scanned the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P0A94 related to the DC power converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V418000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2025Electrical systemODI 11689868

Engine

117 reports4 crashes2 fires
“On June 17, 2025, I went with my mechanic to inspect a car I was considering purchasing. The vehicle is a 2015 Honda Accord Sport, showing approximately 60,000 miles on the odometer. My mechanic performed a diagnostic scan, and everything appeared to be in good working order at the time. However, on June 23, 2025, I went to the DMV to register the vehicle, and I was informed that the car has a fraudulent odometer reading. The DMV has opened an investigation, but I won’t receive the results for a few months. I am now concerned that the car may not be safe to drive. It emits a burnt plastic smell after being driven and turned off, which raises serious safety concerns. I paid $10,700 for the vehicle and an additional $311 to register it and obtain a temporary plate.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 24, 2025Unknown or other, EngineODI 11669061

Steering

75 reports12 crashes1 fire
“Multiple issues having to do with battery replacement, Alternator, and starter. Discussed this same issue with Honda they have ignored the issue had the vehicle inspected by dealership multiple times and by local mechanics. The vehicles also for many years would lock steering wheel and starter would lock wouldn't allow driver to start also when vehicle starts it’s a full force at once and you feel the force. I am worried that’s there is an issue also when the fuel travels after it starts from the full force I had mentioned.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 24, 2025Steering, Electrical systemODI 11675896

Power train

43 reports1 crash
“The transmission on my 2015 Honda Accord failed and I was stranded on the side of the road. The engine started to accelerate on its own and soon after the gas peddle was not working and I was forced to pull over. My safety was put at risk because I had to pull over on the highway late at night and was stranded. The transmission failed and the issue code is P1890. I found details on this known issue here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10084981-2280.pdf There is no recall but it is a known issue, and I believe it is dangerous for Honda to allow these cars to remain on the road without new transmissions. According to the link I posted before, the only fix is a new transmission. I believe this should be issued as a recall so other Accord owners (2014-2016 years) do not face the same problem as I did. This problem was fix in 2017. There was no physical damage done to the car and the car received routine maintenance. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 31, 2025Power trainODI 11639833

Service brakes

40 reports4 crashes
“Power steering, brake, ABS light, traction light on. ABS module is bad and it’s a common issue with Honda accords. 2000 dollar job and dealership unable to repair due to being back order and vehicle is not safe to drive.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 15, 2025Steering, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11666974

Fuel/propulsion system

37 reports1 crash1 fire
“My vehicle started to loose power while driving on the freeway. The engine light came on and my car was no capable to go over 40 miles.. the vehicle makes a whirring sound . The mechanic shop I took it states the engine code is P0087 and when he research my type of vehicle has a SAFETY RECALL: 2013-17 ACCORD L4 FUEL PUMP MODULE SET/ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT DTC P0087. I have contacted Honda and they stated my vehicle was not affected; however the problem my vehicle has is exactly the Honda Safety Recall.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 11, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11647575
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.