2015 Honda Accord Hybrid: common problems

Owners of the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 39
involving a crash: 1

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 38% of all complaints
2 Engine 38% of all complaints
3 Service brakes 21% of all complaints
4 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
5 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
6 Steering 10% of all complaints
7 Structure 8% of all complaints
8 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Electrical system: 15 complaints (38% of all).
Engine: 15 complaints (38% of all).
Service brakes: 8 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (10% of all).
Powertrain: 4 complaints (10% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 39 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine14 · 36%
stalls while driving6 · 15%
steering or power steering problems5 · 13%
brake failure3 · 8%
knocking, grinding or other noise2 · 5%
overheating, coolant loss2 · 5%
loss of power / limp mode2 · 5%
infotainment or screen glitches2 · 5%
vibration2 · 5%
windows, sunroof2 · 5%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Electrical system	15	0
Engine	15	0
Service brakes	8	1
Fuel/propulsion system	4	0
Powertrain	4	0
Steering	4	0
Structure	3	0
Vehicle speed control	3	0
Electronic stability control	1	0
Visibility	1	0
Wheels	1	0
Other	5	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Returned to car and it would not start indicating brake system failure, adaptive cruise control failure, abs failure and check engine light. Tried starting car a few times and car finally started and indicator lights went off. Began driving and lost most of braking functions.
Service brakes · crash · 2014-12-27 · NHTSA complaint #10668526
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.
Electrical system · 2025-09-26 · NHTSA complaint #11689868
While driving on interstate highway at normal speed (55-60 mph), all dash warning lamps lit up and i could hear a rattling sound and saw white smoke coming out of exhaust/back of car. Luckily i was able to safely pull car over as engine failed.
Engine · 2024-09-06 · NHTSA complaint #11613093
While in the emergency lane I had to turn my car on an off about 6 times for it to work normally for about 5/10 minutes before it would start stalling or the acceleration would stop working(this would happen when the coolant warning started flashing) until I got home.
Electrical system · 2022-11-25 · NHTSA complaint #11494832
The contact also stated that the braking system failure warning light would be displayed on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice for the same failure and both times he was informed that the failure was related to a defective battery and the battery was…
Electrical system · 2022-07-19 · NHTSA complaint #11474686
While driving with no warning the power steering fails. The warning light then came on stating power system failure. Then just as quickly it began to work again before I was able to pull safely to the side. After checking the manual I set an appointment with honda of Huntington.
Steering · 2021-09-29 · NHTSA complaint #11434888
This issue is related to drive shafts that will break due to corrosion. I was able to fix the broken driver side left axle, but this is clearly a sign that my vehicle was also affected by this manufacture error as it happened the same exact way they described it on the recall.
Powertrain · 2021-09-01 · NHTSA complaint #11431420
The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact drove slowly to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred.
Steering · 2021-06-28 · NHTSA complaint #11422608

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20141
201511
20162
20172
20186
20194
20201
20213
20225
20243
20251

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 6,011 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Accord Hybrid has 49 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 39, below average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 39. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (36%), stalls while driving (15%), steering or power steering problems (13%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2015 models

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.