2015 Honda Accord
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 252 of 640 complaints (39%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (16) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 1,002 in 2014 to 640 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100–2,950 | 1,350–2,950 | 1,350–2,950 | 2,100–2,950 | 1,300–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–30 | 21–47 | 21–47 | 21–30 | 21–48 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–26 / 28–35 | 18–49 / 28–46 | 18–49 / 28–45 | 18–27 / 28–36 | 18–49 / 28–47 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 300–414 | 188–414 | 188–414 | 292–414 | 183–414 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,419 | 1,002 | 640 | 600 | 579 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 67 | 55 | 38 | 32 | 41 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | |
| Injuries reported | 59 | 55 | 33 | 29 | 25 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Accord have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Honda Accord?
Electrical: 252 of 640 NHTSA complaints (39%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates it 21–47 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Honda Accord?
EPA estimates $1,350–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 414 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg | 34 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 350 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg | 31 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 364 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | 34 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 328 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 296 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 307 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 49 mpg (high) | 45 mpg (high) | 47 mpg (high) | $1,350 (low) | 188 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 125 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 252 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Brakes | 63 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 82 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 25 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 52 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 37 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
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.
Consequence: 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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · Campaign 20V769000 · Dec 11, 2020
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 susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Consequence: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 19V060000 · Jan 31, 2019
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.
Consequence: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · Campaign 17V418000 · Jul 5, 2017
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.
Consequence: 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.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM · Campaign 15V602000 · Sep 25, 2015
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.
Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · Campaign 15V121000 · Mar 2, 2015
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.
Consequence: 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).