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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls & problems

The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints24filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

Safety recalls

Hybrid propulsion systemSep 25, 2015

Hybrid propulsion system

Recall 15V6020006,786 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Accord Hybrid Hybrid

47mpg combined
City / highway49 / 45 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system4010—
Service brakes42029,860 mi
Power train4110—
Unknown or other3000—
Steering300021,945 mi
Hybrid propulsion system3000—
Visibility/wiper2000—
StructureBody2000—
Air bags2102—
Vehicle speed control2202—
Engine2010—
Wheels1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations