NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall and 24 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Honda dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA #15V602000Reported September 25, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.