2014 Honda Accord Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Steering (3) · Hybrid Propulsion System (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Hybrid Propulsion System 2015-09-25 · campaign 15V602000 · 6,786 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (40)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2021-05-28 · A15-055 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - when a failure is detected, the eps control unit goes into back-up mode. the new software provides partial assist during back-up mode.
Seats 2020-01-22 · A19-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - there is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. the flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
Seats 2019-12-18 · A19-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - there is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. the flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
Seats 2019-11-05 · A19-029 (v2) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - there is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. the flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
Seats 2019-11-04 · A19-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - there is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. the flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
Steering 2019-05-16 · A19050B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - when removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. if you don't , the vsa indicator may come on along with one or more vsa dtcs. and when you run the neutral memorization procedure in the i-hds, it won't co
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-05 · Unknown Or Other“the driver side visor has flopped down and has needed to be replaced twice. it is very difficult to repair this yourself and i have had to do it twice. this is ridiculous. it’s a safety hazard because it won’t stay up in position and it won’t go towards the windshield either. i initially replaced this four years ago. …”
2023-08-21 · Power Train“driver side driveshaft broke - vehicle towed and driveshaft replaced. there is a recall for this (20v769000) but honda customer service says it does not apply to my vin.…”
2023-08-04 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“2014 honda accord hybrid. hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned …”
2023-07-17 · Hybrid Propulsion System · 260,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 honda accord hybrid. the contact stated while driving approximately 80 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. the “reduced engine power” warning light was illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle to allow the…”
2022-11-18 · Hybrid Propulsion System · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 honda accord hybrid. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. while attempting to restart the vehicle the message "high temp power reduced" was displayed. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the power control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. the v…”
2022-09-16 · Service Brakes“caliper had to be replaced after 93,000 miles. could have started a fire if i didn't take the car in to the hop when i did. also it was located on same side as the gas tank (rear drivers side) …”
2022-08-02 · Power Train · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 honda accord hybrid. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at undisclosed speeds, the drive shaft fractured. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was next towed to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. the…”
2022-03-25 · Power Train · 💥 crash“my daughter was backing my car into the garage when the car started to roll forward, hitting my other car, i asked if she put it in drive and she told me no. i asked her to place the emergency brake on. i then pushed the car into the garage. i asked a mechanic to come look at the car, in my garage, he told me the axle had broke. i asked him if has …”
2019-12-01 · Structure:body · 89,500 mi“paint began peeling around the back window. all around it, in the lip around the window. in normal daily use.…”
2018-10-02 · Hybrid Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. the contact stated that the hybrid propulsion system for the vehicle was stalling. the failure caused the fuel engine to be disabled and the vehicle to function only by battery power. also, the speed would not exceed 40 mph. once the battery was discharged, the engine stalled. the contact spoke with the man…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.