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All cars · Honda Accord · 2015

2015 Honda Accord. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index60100 = average car
Complaints218NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold355,557U.S. model year
Per 100K sold61complaints
Year rank#9 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD49 / 45 / 47Regular$1,300
2.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD27 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD26 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150
2.4L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD23 / 34 / 27Regular$2,300
3.5L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD21 / 34 / 25Regular$2,500
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD21 / 31 / 24Regular$2,600
3.5L 6-cylManual 6-spdFWD18 / 28 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,200 and 65,000 miles. Median 39,600, from 397 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical50,00030,000–69,000154
Engine48,5008,000–70,00079
Steering55,00019,400–90,00035
Brakes34,0005,100–43,70025
Transmission & drivetrain29,0007,900–72,00027

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical31%
Engine18%
Brakes8%
Transmission & drivetrain7%
Speed control7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
64038726036

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 23V858000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 20V769000 Dec 2020 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. 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 suscep

    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.

    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.

  • 19V060000 Jan 2019 Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 17V418000 Jun 2017 Electrical System / 12V/24V/48V Battery

    Defect. 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.

    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.

  • 15V121000 Mar 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect. 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.

    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).

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023
ClosedLoss of direction control20212023
ClosedElectrical overstress20192024

Manufacturer communications 182

Honda filed 182 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Charging System Indicator Is On with DTC P154A The Charging System indicator is on with DTC…
  • Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light…
  • Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds?

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda Accord 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Honda Accord 2 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

98 videos about the 2013–2017 Honda Accord, 26.1M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical81.6M
Transmission & shifter51.4M
Gauges, lights & wiring3667K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors3492K
Oil leaks & gaskets2426K
Cooling system1368K
Starter, alternator & belts2325K
Brakes & ABS2306K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201251184331,872Seats
2013104463366,678Steering
201469294388,374Electrical
201560218355,557Electrical
201683290345,225Lights
201767233322,655Electrical
2018196597291,071Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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