Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 15V-602 · 2014–2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 15V-602 covers 6,786 2014–2015 Honda Accord Hybrid for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V602000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 29, 2013 to May 30, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.