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2015 Honda Accord Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid ranks 12th of 14 model years by complaint index (15), earning a Best verdict relative to other Accord Hybrid years. It has 39 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 crash, with engine and electrical system issues most reported.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
15/100
#12 of 14 Accord Hybrid years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
39
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2014
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
47
49 city / 45 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine18 (46%)
  2. Electrical System15 (38%)
  3. Brakes9 (23%)
  4. Other5 (13%)
  5. Fuel System4 (10%)
  6. Steering4 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicles lose power and display warnings for brake failure, power system problem, and overheating while driving at highway speeds around 65 to 78 mph.
  • Drivers report the engine entering fail-safe mode or stalling, sometimes forcing the vehicle to coast onto the shoulder.
  • Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor or brakes work only with hard pumping after warning lights appear.
  • Sudden shutdowns occur in traffic with loss of turn signals, hazard flashers, power steering, and normal braking.
  • The infotainment system reportedly freezes and glitches, with the radio and connected apps failing intermittently.
  • Some owners describe excessive rear-end shaking or vibration paired with a check engine light and power system warning.
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2014Sep 2015Mar 2017Dec 2018Dec 2019Jun 2022Sep 2024
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Sep 2025; peak Aug 2015 (4).

2015 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V602000Sep 25, 2015Fuel System6,786 vehicles

    Hybrid propulsion system

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2015 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
49 MPG
Highway
45 MPG
Combined
47 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Accord Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’07’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict01027
2014Good3124147
2015Best1539147
2016No verdict810—
2017Good3845248

All Honda Accord Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
Relative to other Accord Hybrid model years, the 2015 has a complaint index of 15, the lowest among years with data, and carries a Best verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints point to the Engine (46% of complaints) and Electrical System (38%) as the top problem areas, followed by Brakes (23%).
Does the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (15V602000) covers electrical interference that could cause the hybrid system to enter a fail-safe mode.
At what mileage do 2015 Accord Hybrid problems tend to show up?
Median mileage at failure was 7,650 for engine complaints, 20,000 for electrical system complaints, and 5,000 for brake complaints.
How does the 2015 Accord Hybrid compare to other years like 2018 or 2023?
The 2015 has a much lower complaint index (15) than 2018 (69), 2019 (62), 2020 (54), or 2023 (100), which carry Caution or Avoid verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.