Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V602000 Reported September 25, 2015

Hybrid system may go into fail safe mode

Q: What is recall 15V602000?

NHTSA recall 15V602000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 25, 2015. It addresses: Hybrid system may go into fail safe mode. The recall affects approximately 6,786 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 6,786 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V602000

Manufacturer Campaign

JT7

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,786

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 25, 2015

Completion Rate

93.37

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 15V602000 or campaign JT7.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V602000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V602000?

NHTSA recall 15V602000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 25, 2015. It addresses: Hybrid system may go into fail safe mode. The recall affects approximately 6,786 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V602000 or the manufacturer campaign number JT7. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.