general problems of the 2015 Honda Accord - part 1

Having a huge amount of probable parasitic drain. Can’t figure out where it’s coming from but killing a brand new battery in weeks.

Driving and without warning steering light came on, display flickered, engine surged, and complete loss of steering in a matter seconds. I was barely able to turn car onto a driveway where the engine shutdown. I restarted engine and noticed considerable knocking, put car in gear and engine shut-off. I had car towed to a garage and am waiting for info. I should note that the previous month there has been some parasitic draw that requires me to jump start the car every few days even with a new battery.

Abs modulator internal failure 85-01/61-11 the car cut off in the middle of me driving on the highway with my children also in the car with me it has been inspected by [xxx] who also states this is a major issue and should have been placed under recall years ago and that this is one of the major safety hazards they have seen when it cut off 4 lights appeared instantly information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

System charging error prompts on the dash board continuously. Check my battery and it’s not my battery. Steering wheel light turned on and car began to lock and the whole dashboard started to flicker while I was driving . I was driving and my steering wheel locked on me always causing an accident. I tried getting a jump and my battery is fine. Then when I try to move the vehicle the steering wheel starts to lock up. My radio even started to reset and glitch and my system was shutting back on and off while I was driving.

Multiple issues having to do with battery replacement, alternator, and starter. Discussed this same issue with Honda they have ignored the issue had the vehicle inspected by dealership multiple times and by local mechanics. The vehicles also for many years would lock steering wheel and starter would lock wouldn't allow driver to start also when vehicle starts it’s a full force at once and you feel the force. I am worried that’s there is an issue also when the fuel travels after it starts from the full force I had mentioned.

I am filing a complaint regarding an unresolved and hazardous safety issue tied to a federally mandated recall on my 2015 Honda Accord (recall #kh0 – battery management sensor). The recall was eventually performed, but only after inappropriate pushback from the dealer due to my vehicle having a salvage title — which is irrelevant under federal recall law. The core issue is that this sensor regulates the electrical system and can cause overcharging or undercharging — which in my case, led to premature alternator failure. Honda’s own technical service bulletin (TSB 17-069) acknowledges the link between bms failure and electrical system damage. Furthermore, Honda’s own documentation acknowledges that many customers — particularly used car or private party buyers — were never properly notified of the battery management sensor (bms) recall. As a result, these customers may be unjustly denied warranty or reimbursement claims, through no fault of their own. This applies directly to my case. I had already replaced the alternator out of pocket due to failure, long before I was ever informed of the recall. Once I became aware of the issue and brought the car in, I was relieved that Honda performed the bms recall repair, which resolved the dashboard alerts. However, it is unfair and unacceptable that Honda refuses to cover the damage the faulty system caused prior to the recall being completed — especially when I was never properly notified in the first place. This places the financial burden of a known safety defect onto the customer, despite the existence of a federally mandated recall directly linked to the damage.

Power steering, brake, abs light, traction light on. Abs module is bad and it’s a common issue with Honda Accords. 2000 dollar job and dealership unable to repair due to being back order and vehicle is not safe to drive.

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. 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. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle had a power steering assist function; however, the brakes failed to respond as needed while depressing the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle stalled, and the contact coasted to a stop and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted but almost immediately stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic scanned the vehicle and retrieved dtc: p0a94 related to the DC power converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

My steering wheel everytime I turn left completely turns my car off or stiffens when in reverse . I was driving to work on 05/03/2025 and my car completely turned off while turning left off the interstate.

While making a left u-turn my car suddenly restarted which caused a loss of power steering and acceleration. This issue occurred 2 more times until I was able to straighten the car out into the intended lane of traffic. During the vehicle restart, I noticed several dash lights appear in the left area of the dashboard, however could not identify the meaning.

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated the failure occurred while driving on a steep hill. The contact stated that a passerby stopped and assisted with getting the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The passerby connected battery cables to start the vehicle. The vehicle started and the contact drove the vehicle to a nearby auto parts store. The representative charged the battery overnight; however, the next day the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that an elderly church member replaced the battery sensor; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

The flow Honda in winston salem service advisor told me that this model and year of the Accord hybrid have this problem. Motor power inverter module voltage highh voltage bypass contactor a/c compressor high voltage circuit pdu voltage sensor range performance problem high voltage bypass contactor a/c compressor high voltage circuit pdu voltage sensor range/performance.

Door locks will stop working randomly. Some doors will not lock or unlock. I took to metro Honda once to get it fixed and again it is happening. The driver side back door never locks or unlocks. The other back door started doing the same this past week. And the passenger door wouldn’t lock or unlock but since taking it to metro it has worked. This will start happening randomly. Also, I have been having problems with the starter. I got it replaced one a couple months ago from a mechanic and again it will not turn on on the first try.

Getting error p2602 low voltage coolant pump. No visible sings of failure or damage to the pump or wiring. Tested power, ground, and signal and found them all to be ok. Vehicle has 133,000 miles. Engine is not running hot at all. Very cool to the touch, error p2602 causes car to go into limp mode and can not drive past 40 mph. Issue could be from pump recalls from other Honda models that used the same pump that is in the 2015 Honda hybrids. Honda did not include 2015 Honda hybrid in the recall when they should have, because its the same pump that was recalled in other Hondas. Took the car to dealer in auburn, wa, hinshaw's Honda. Please get report from them. To get a second opinion took car to an independent Honda repair. Again same issue, stating pump replacement.

The car is having starter issues. At times I can push the button and it will start right up. Then sometimes it takes several clicks. This a safety concern especially in a dangerous situation. There have been several complaints about this and Honda had yet to do anything. Hopefully someone addresses this soon!.

The charging system pops up on my dashboard even though I replaced the battery charging sensor and the battery. I got the alternator check and it was good so but the car stalls on me from time to time when I take off or when am driving.

Abs control module with well known defects. Needs to be recalled. Https://youtu. Be/ojkowyleami?si=2tdi-8ozmtxvw7yb. Many, many customers are having this issue, including me. I was told that the part is not available after market and the Honda genuine part was quoted to me at $3,000 with low labor cost to the repair.

Copy from another complaint, as I am having the same issue. Issue where multiple dashboard indicator lights coming on. Tire pressure, abs, power steering, and traction control lights specifically all on at the same time. Car typically drives fine but will intermittently not want to accelerate.

While performing a normal u-turn at a stop sign, I turned the wheel all the way to the left. When the wheel reached it's max rotation to the left, the power steering light on the dash flashed for a second, but at the same time the whole car turned off and then back on. I was stopped mid-turn until the car restarted. Not knowing what happened, I continued the turn slowly and when the wheel reached the max rotation the same light flicker and car restart happened. I tested once again while parked and confirmed that when I turn the wheel completely to the left, the car restarts. My safety was put at risk due to other cars at the stop sign not anticipating my car stopping in the middle of the intersection. No accidents or injuries occured. Based on limited research, it appears this is a defect that has been reported before for my make and model of car. I have not had my car inspected at this time. There were no previous indicators (warnings, messages, or symbols), prior to the failure.

When starting the car via push button start , there is a clicking sound. The battery was replaced fuses checked and sometimes it will start on the first push other times it takes 5 minutes. I had to start my car after I had to leave my car suddenly due to needing to enter a store ASAP to retrieve my wallet. Upon returning, one person clearly was attempting to enter my car who saw me than left. So I had to leave the area quickly. But the car just clicked when ignition button pushed. 6 mins later I was able to start it. The car only has 36000 miles on it. But I’ve had every thing checked, alternator, battery etc. The starter is the the obvious problem.

Initially it started as ignition starter issues, now there seems to be what may be concluded as transmission issues. After doing research I see Hondas history of bad transmissions. Extremely low acceleration causes dangerous lane switching or merging with traffic, also the fear of it stalling and no longer working as I drive.

2015 has a bad abs modulator fail (solenoid valve). My car only has ~75k miles. It seems this is a common error with 2010-2015 Honda Accords and presents a safety concern. Honda has not issued a recall.

There has been numerous reports on forums such as reddit and also in most comments on youtube concerning the vsa solenoid valve malfunction and how it is a safety concern on almost all Honda Accord 12-17 . Recently, I have been a victim of this and the repair is so pricy that it is either I take a loan to fix it, or I become a risk to other road users. I would advise that NHTSA issue a recall on all Honda Accord trims (2012-2017) as most vehicles on the road will have this issue and will pose a safety concern to other road users.

The contact owned a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her vehicle was parked outside, the vehicle caught fire. The authorities were called to the scene and extinguished the fire. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the fire department determined that either the battery wiring and/or the roof wiring had caused the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. There were no injuries or property damage as a result of the fire. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Issue where multiple dashboard indicator lights coming on. Tire pressure, abs, power steering, and traction control lights specifically all on at the same time. Car typically drives fine but will intermittently not want to accelerate and/or brakes are trying to apply themselves while trying to accelerate. This is a dangerous safety issue as I could be driving on the highway the car all of sudden would not continue accelerating. Short term workaround is turning traction control off but does not last. In general issue seems to be electrical. Could be battery, abs module needing a reset to neutral, wheel speed sensors are bad, pcm module faulty, fuel pump failing, vsa issue or needing a reset, faulty wiring, or a combination of all of these mentioned. I took to a Honda dealership (mall of GA) and they could not resolve the issue and recommended a vsa module replacement which is a $2000+ repair. This issue came up for me in mid-July 2023 and as of this post is still an issue. This should be recall as I keep seeing complaints about this online in various forums for 2012-2017 Honda Accords.

Problems began at 50,000 miles and now at 60,000 a year and 1/2 later they are ongoing . Electrical and engine …. Honda knows all the problems bless I am having are in many of their models! this is dangerous and Honda is negligent ! first it was my car wouldn’t start. The alternator went also it needed to have the front and rear seal replaced . That is crazy ! it must be leaking oil and needed the seals due to improper torque. Had that repaired and within 2 weeks I kept saying it wasn’t running right. Then my car overheated after driving for 10 min on a busy highway in atlanta. Smoke pouring out of the hood. I was trapped and couldn’t get out because of traffic. Horrific experience. ! electrical issue began at 50,000 miles at the same time . Electrical issues ongoing and engine does not run right. It’s rough loud , judders , it can be sluggish or no responsive, last year my car had 50,000 miles. It had gone through a battery every year and 1-2. Then 16 months ago it wouldn’t start. Since I have replace the starter , alternator , battery and battery cable. In individual events of warning lights or failing to start. Today the charging systems warning light and fcw light flashed while driving. The electrical system in this car is a known problem. It must be recalled. The 4cl has now time to recall the v-6 for torque and parasitic battery drain . This is potential for fire , car sudden loss of power it’s negligent to not recall . I have invoice after invoice but the problem persists . Why are you only recalling the 4l engine ? there is a class action about battery drain but only for 4 l? I know the didnt produce many Accord v6 but the v6 is used in the Acura and I believe the odysse. I have called and called Honda . I emailed the head of Honda in japan . He sent my email back to the dealer. This is my 4th Honda. We were an entire Honda family but not any more . Safety is not first . My Accord problems will result in a terrible accident . Please do something.

I’ll start by saying my car is impeccably maintained at the Honda dealership! I have reached out to Honda and even emailed the hard of Honda motor corp in japan and my cars problems. In the last 16 months my car has trouble starting , failed to start on several times , and for joe reason the battery charging issue light comes on , as well as forward control warning light . It began last spring 2022. I need the main and rear seal replaced , a new battery eve though mine wasn’t a year old and was purchased and installed at the Honda dealer, it also needed a new alternator. Within 10-15 minutes of driving all the dashboard lights flashed smoke poured out of the engine. The car overheated while I was driving in the highway ! I was stranded in busy highway traffic . I also had a new battery cable replaced. That was between March and April of last year. All is documented and reported to Honda. Highly unusual for a 7 year old car with 50,000 to need 2 seals, a new battery each year for 3 years in a row , a new battery cable , and alternator . I also reported the car isn’t driving well . 1 year later and I need another alternator and a starter! in March the car wasn’t starting it made clicking noises - it needed a starter and now in July it the battery charging issue light was again flashing and needed another alternator . My car is nether safe nor reliable . There is no doubt my car has major electrical issues that are ongoing and unresolved. It is not just my Honda Accord. The records show this. Please do something . I can not afford a new car . Honda says they are about safety but they are not ! with so many ongoing electrical problems it is not if but when something will happen. I’ve made it clear to Honda and now you that we the consumer need help from the ongoing Honda electrical issues plaguing the Accords before there are fatalities. Also, do more psa letting consumers know they need to report issue on your site- o didnt know and I am pretty savvy .

Car first started showing issues with the charge system. The car would randomly not start and would require a jump start. I replaced the battery and the car worked fine for 2 weeks and then it just wouldn't start at all. A new alternator was put in and the care drove fine for 1 month. Took it back to dealer mechanic and he said he needed a new alternator. Got the alternator replace and care worked fine 2 months and then it was back to not starting or it wouldn't accelerate pass 20 mph and the power steering light would come on and the steering wheel would lock up. The tire traction light came on as well as the check engine and battery light abs and emergency brake light. Took it to the mechanic he replaced the terminal post and components after the car would start at all even with a jump start. The car worked fine for 3 months and then it started cutting off in the middle of traffic on the road while driving it and would not cut back on. Took to the dealer and was told that it was a camshaft sensor. The camshaft sensors was replaced and the car started cutting off while driving it on the road and the steering wheel would lock up. All lights on the dashboard would come on including the power steering wheel, tire traction, check engine, emergency brake, battery light, abs light. Radio would cut off and reset continuously while driving and make static pops. The car will continue to cut off while driving and cut back on at times or just not restart.

My car will randomly say check charge system. I have got my battery and alternator both tested and they're both at perfect working capacity I google the problem and I found out there has been a recall in the past on the same issue with 2013 to 2016 models. And my car is having the same electrical issue my car runs and drive fine it does not turn off or anything but it just keeps on showing check charge system. The past recalls has been in the rusted salt belt area and that is where I am in massachusetts. It is the battery connector issue. Is the sensor that connects to the battery I guess that has been faulty in the past and other cars and has been in multiple 9th gen Honda Accords. And my car keeps having the same issue even though my battery and alternator are perfect. How do I get Honda to fix this.

The electric steering pump.

The vehicle has had several incidents where it won't start when the ignition button is pushed. The dashboard lights come on, but they run through and say that all the adas systems are inoperable. This has o cured numerous times I per the years and still hasnt been fixed.

Car intermiittantly does not start has happened at least four times this month(Jan 2023). Had battery and alternator checked they are fine. . Sometimes will start on second try. Car only has 44,400 miles on it. Have read hundreds of complaints for the same issue. It is time for a recall on a defective part.

Battery has been replaced 3 times. Starter is failing. It sometimes takes up to 15 minutes or more to crank my car making me late for work. Running errands/getting in & out of the car & having to turn the key 50 times in the heat of summer with a baby in the car is a safety hazard. Fuel pump issue when I put my car in reverse & start to back up, my car will die. Another safety hazard because I don’t have control of my car, it just keeps rolling backwards after it dies & doesn’t allow me to get out of the way if another vehicle is coming. Information center on the dashboard often tells me to check fuel cap. Anything happening in the fuel area is certainly hazardous. I’ve called the Honda dealership & they tell me my car is no longer under warranty. Yes, everything is available for inspection. The starter problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The fuel cap notification appeared 2 weeks ago but the car has been dying in reverse for 2 years. The starter began failing 4 months ago with no help from the Honda dealership due to my warranty being expired.

Warning lights on dash (abs, brake, steering, fcw, ldw, slip/traction control) all came on at the same time, every time I started the car. Brought to van york Honda in high point, nc. And they diagnosed as having faulty vsa modulator-control unit. -all waring lights are on under the -dash -sub relay box -vsa module 10h0z1 complaint: diagnose electrical underdash sub relay box 23h0zzbrake10 complaint: abs concern vsa modulator there are so many other people reporting the same issues! Honda recalled the vsa modulator in previous models (not Accord) so can we all agree that there needs to be a push to recall this issue and Honda should be fixing it! 7. 5 yr old car that can’t use any abs or vsa because Honda is not supplying a key safety module. The quote fix the so called issue is over $2,600 dollars! is someone going to have to be seriously hurt or killed before anything is done??? please listen to the consumers who put their trust in your name: Honda and spend their hard earned money on your products and fix this! every time I check this website, there are more complaints about the exact same issues in models of your Honda Accord by the day! your swift acknowledgment of our voices now (too rectify this issue & issue a recall is a heck of a lot better than a multi million dollar lawsuit that could come your way when people start to get seriously hurt/killed etc!) the ball is in your court now!.

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. During the failure, the power steering, power brakes, and instrument cluster became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 58,000.