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2015 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Honda Accord, 6% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 54,000 miles. Two related recalls exist, covering fuel pump module replacement and fuel injection ECU software issues.

Fuel System complaints
39
6% of 601
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles stall or lose power unexpectedly, sometimes while merging or changing lanes in traffic.
  • Owners report the engine hesitating for one to three seconds before accelerating, most often in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Some drivers describe losing power on the highway with the check engine light on and a whirring sound, later diagnosed as a fuel pump code.
  • Reports describe the car stalling repeatedly, including inside intersections, requiring towing.
  • A few owners mention starter or battery-related no-start issues combined with the vehicle dying when shifted into reverse.

When 2015 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2015, latest May 11, 2026.

2015 Honda Accord fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2015Mar 2016Mar 2019Oct 2019Jul 2020Oct 2021Jun 2023Dec 2024
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to May 2026; peak Mar 2019 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Honda Accord

  1. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

  2. NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

Fuel System complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201013 (2%)
  2. 20117 (2%)
  3. 201216 (4%)
  4. 201345 (3%)
  5. 201437 (4%)
  6. 201539 (6%)
  7. 201644 (7%)
  8. 201765 (12%)
  9. 2018471 (25%)
  10. 2019189 (27%)
  11. 202062 (17%)
  12. 202116 (7%)
  13. 202217 (7%)
  14. 20238 (9%)
  15. 202421 (15%)
  16. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 39 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Accord, making up 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2015 Honda Accord?
Yes. Recall 23V858000 covers fuel pump module replacement, and recall 19V060000 addresses fuel injection ECU software for particulate buildup on 2015-2017 Accords with the 3.5L V6 engine.
At what mileage do 2015 Accord fuel system problems typically appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 54,000 miles at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Accord.
Did the 2015 Honda Accord fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the fuel system complaints for the 2015 Accord, with 0 injuries reported.

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.