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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid problems & reliability

24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
24
Recall campaigns
1
Fire reports
1 (4%)
Crash reports
3 (13%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
47 MPG combined
City 49 · highway 45 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
40
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
1
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System4
Power Train4
Service Brakes4
Hybrid Propulsion System3
Steering3
Unknown OR Other3
Air Bags2
Engine2
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control2

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Complaints by incident year

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15
16
17
18
22
23
24

What owners report

  • 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.

    Unknown OR Other · filed Jun 5, 2024

  • 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.

    Power Train · filed Aug 21, 2023

  • 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…

    Hybrid Propulsion System · filed Jul 17, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

Technical service bulletins

40 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The 10 most recent:

  • 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.

    A15-055 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2021

  • 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.

    A19-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 22, 2020

  • 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.

    A19-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 18, 2019

  • 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.

    A19-029 (v2) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 5, 2019

  • 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.

    A19-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 4, 2019

  • 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…

    A19050B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2019

  • Customer letter - The Electric Power Steering (EPS) torque sensor in a small number of 2013â  14 Accord, 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid, and the 2014 Accord Hybrid vehicles may contain a manufacturing defect. If the EPS…

    CL_JT6_12202018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2018

  • Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on all electric power steering torque sensors to 13 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This only applies to vehicles with…

    A15-056 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 28, 2018

  • 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.

    A15-055 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 28, 2018

  • Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine cranks, but it won?t start. ? The engine…

    ATS161003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 7, 2017

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Honda or NHTSA.