Car Yearsto Avoid

2015 Honda Accord Problems

What owners have reported about the 2015 Honda Accord, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2015 Honda Accord a good year?

It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 601 complaints with NHTSA, the 8th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and steering.

601 complaints 5 recalls, 2 fire risk 8th worst of 18 Accord years

Top 2015 Honda Accord problems

1

Electrical problems

237 complaints (39%) name the electrical system, most often the starter assembly and horn.

Complaints 237 · Usually at 32,000–69,000 miles · Recall 17V418000

2

Engine problems

110 complaints (18%) name the engine, most often the exhaust system.

Complaints 110 · Usually at 27,000–77,000 miles · Recall 15V121000

3

Steering problems

78 complaints (13%) name the steering.

Complaints 78 · Usually at 29,000–84,000 miles

4

Brake problems

40 complaints (7%) name the brakes, most often the control unit / module.

Complaints 40 · Usually at 30,000–49,000 miles

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Electrical 39%
Engine 18%
Unknown or Other 16%
Steering 13%
Brakes 7%
Transmission 7%
Fuel System 7%
Acceleration 4%
Airbags 4%
Emergency Braking 4%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (358 of 601). The amber line is the middle value, about 42,000 miles.

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

2015 Honda Accord recalls

Fuel pump

Can stall

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023

Driveshaft

Can stall

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. 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.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge.

Recall 20V769000 · Dec 2020

Fuel pump

Can stall

5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 19V060000 · Jan 2019

12v / 24v / 48v battery

Fire risk

The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V418000 · Jun 2017

Engine

Fire risk

The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil. 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.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge.

Recall 15V121000 · Mar 2015
Check your VIN for open recalls

Get an email when your 2015 Honda Accord gets a new recall

We check NHTSA every month. If a new recall or safety investigation covers the 2015 Honda Accord, you'll hear about it the same week.

One email per new recall. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Accord years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2018 Accord 1,891
2008 Accord 1,520
2013 Accord 1,425
2014 Accord 981
2009 Accord 726
2019 Accord 696
2016 Accord 609
2015 Accord 601
2010 Accord 580
2017 Accord 538
2012 Accord 373
2020 Accord 364
2011 Accord 296
2022 Accord 256
2021 Accord 241
2024 Accord 149
2025 Accord 87
2023 Accord 85

2015 Honda Accord problems by system

Electrical (237)Engine (110)

Common questions

Is the 2015 Honda Accord a reliable year?

It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 601 complaints with NHTSA, the 8th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and steering.

What are the most common 2015 Honda Accord problems?

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, steering and brakes. 237 complaints (39%) name the electrical system, most often the starter assembly and horn.

At what mileage do 2015 Honda Accord electrical system problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 32,000–69,000 miles, with a middle value near 51,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2015 Honda Accord have?

5. Fuel pump (23V858000); Driveshaft (20V769000); Fuel pump (19V060000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2015 Honda Accord?

Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2023, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.