2015 Honda Accord Technical Service Bulletins

167 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Honda Accord. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10170783Jan 22, 2020Seats. 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.
• 10169975Dec 18, 2019Seats. 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.
• 10167690Nov 5, 2019Seats. 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.
• 10167689Nov 4, 2019Seats. 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.
• 10166794Oct 21, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
• 10166783Oct 15, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of the torque converter during extend off periods. During a cold start, when the torque converter is refilled, air gets trapped in the torque converter. This applies the lock up clutch, which…
• 10166788Oct 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Owner Notification Letter - On some 2014-15 Accord, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the vehicle's exterior paint to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
• 10165572Sep 26, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-15 Accord vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10164463Aug 29, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Message - Today, August 29, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-15 Accord vehicles with Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the rear glass. American Honda is extending the paint warranty coverage from 3 years/unlimited mileage to 7 years/unlimited mileage.
• 10164454Aug 29, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-15 Accord vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. 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 complete.
• 10158740Apr 6, 2019Engine. Service Bulletin - The engine will not start and sets DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system [ETCS] malfunction).
• 10153879Feb 21, 2019Engine. Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak internally and the cam chain to lose tension after engine is turned off.
• 10144031Aug 6, 2018Body and structure. Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver's or the front passenger's window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim.
• 10144029Aug 6, 2018Body and structure. Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver's or the front passenger's window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim.
• 10144028Aug 6, 2018Body and structure. Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver?s or the front passenger?s window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim.
• 10143331Jul 12, 2018Equipment. Servicenews article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
• 10143158Jul 12, 2018Equipment. Servicenews article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
• 10129796Feb 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
• 10129795Feb 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
• 10129335Feb 15, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, customers will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
• 10129336Feb 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
• 10129334Feb 13, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn?t responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there?s debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be
• 10130032Jan 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder
• 10127346Jan 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder
• 10130034Jan 10, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10127348Jan 10, 2018Electrical system, Engine. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10124996Nov 27, 2017Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10124268Nov 18, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some changes made to the Bluetooth stack on iOS 11.
• 10124267Nov 14, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
• 10123189Nov 1, 2017Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10122055Oct 27, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - When adjusting the height or tilt, the driver?s side power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly when doing it. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.
• 10118005Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
• 10117997Sep 7, 2017Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Fuel system. 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 starts, then it stops. ? The instrument panel is blank. ? The rearview mirror won?t automatically dim. We?re aware of these issues, and we currently have them under investigation.
• 10115802Aug 11, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The starter grinds or spins at startup. The clearance between the starter motor gear and the torque converter ring gear is not optimal.
• 10115757Aug 3, 2017Steering. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
• 10115764Aug 2, 2017Engine. Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10108362Apr 11, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - there is a flapping or fluttering coming from the left rear of the vehicle when the vent position is set to floor/defrost, recirculation is on, and the blower speed is set to at least three bars. The noise is coming from the rear air outlet that is behind the rear bumper on the left side of the vehicle.
• 10108085Mar 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder."
• 10108084Mar 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder."
• 10108082Mar 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by 17-017, 2013–17 accord: judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch all vehicles affected by this bulletin were superseded to 17-017."
• 10108091Mar 2, 2017Engine. Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What’s happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn’t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10108680Feb 17, 2017Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
• 10106921Feb 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Techline summary article - does the rear window glass look distorted or blurry, especially when viewed through the rearview mirror? We’re currently reviewing this issue and are looking for a solution.
• 10098926Jan 31, 2017Engine, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "techline 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 starts, then it stops. • the instrument panel is blank. • the rearview mirror won’t automatically dim. We’re aware of these issues, and we currently have them under investigation. One common problem that…
• 10106903Jan 17, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Email reminder sent to owners to have the tranmission software updated before an unexpected tranmission problem or possible repair to the vehicle occurs.
• 10106821Jan 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer email - we understand your busy lifestyle and how inconvenient it would be if your vehicle has an unexpected transmission problem that would disrupt your schedule. To prevent this from happening, we highly recommend that you follow the steps and advice in the video to get this important software upgrade for your vehicle. Honda will provide this software update at no charge to you.
• 10106823Jan 5, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - the rear tray rattles with the audio unit on, especially with significant bass. Replace the torsion bar clip, then add ept sealer, and wool felt to the rear tray.
• 10108107Dec 21, 2016Electrical system. Customer letter - transmission software still needs an update. Under certain driving conditions, this software issue causes a problem, which may allow a transmission belt to slip.
• 10108106Dec 21, 2016Electrical system. Customer letter - transmission software still needs an update. Under certain driving conditions, this software issue causes a problem, which may allow a transmission belt to slip.

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