I purchased a new 2015 Honda accord touring from pat peck Honda on dec. 1, 2015. The car when test driven vibrated at highway speeds. As the car had been manufactured in april of 2015, I assumed that the tires were a little flat spotted. I was told that the tires were a little bit "out of balance" and the dealer balanced the tires, test drove it and returned it to me as roadworthy. I took…
2015 Honda Accord wheels problems
moderate Owners of the 2015 Honda Accord have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the wheels, typically surfacing around 21,000 miles at roughly $400 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See wheels across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
| Model year | wheels complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Accord | 3 |
| 2012 Accord | 7 |
| 2013 Accord | 9 |
| 2014 Accord | 8 |
| 2015 Accord (this page) | 10 |
| 2016 Accord | 7 |
| 2017 Accord | 37 |
| 2018 Accord | 6 |
| 2019 Accord | 5 |
What stands out
Among the 14 model years of Honda Accord in our records for wheels problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report two broad categories of wheel and tire problems. First, explosive tire failures: several owners experienced sudden blowouts on freeways and city streets with no puncture marks, road debris, or visible damage. One owner's Michelin tire with 12,619 miles literally "exploded" on I-75. Another reported two Michelin blowouts within a month, both preceded by sudden warning lights. A third documented three sidewall failures on Goodyear Assurance tires before 22,000 miles. Honda told these owners they must have "run over something," but none found evidence to support that.
Second, tire and suspension wear issues: owners report tire cupping—a wavy, scalloped tread pattern—causing road noise and vibration. When they rotated or replaced tires, the cupping recurred, and independent shop staff told one owner that "many new Hondas come in here with the same problem." Another owner received tires measured as "out of round" on a balance machine, and a dealer dishonestly claimed to have replaced them three times.
Additionally, one owner experienced wheel bearing failure that recurred within 4,000 miles of the warranty repair, and another dealt with a malfunctioning TPMS that failed to warn when tires dropped to 21 psi. Honda dismissed the TPMS issue as "usually a driver issue."
Same Honda Accord wheels reports on nearby years: 2017
Failure modes owners describe
Sidewall blowouts and catastrophic tire failures
Multiple owners report sudden, violent tire failures with no road debris present. These range from slow-speed blowouts to highway explosions. Some tires failed within weeks of ownership or at very low mileage (under 22,000 miles). Owner in narrative #7 specifically describes a tire 'exploding' on I-75 with only 12,619 miles on the Michelin Primacy MXV4.
When: Low to high mileage; #6 owner experienced three failures between 08/2016–12/2016 under 22k miles; #1 at unspecified mileage; #5 within one month; #7 at 12,619 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden tire blowout with no puncture or road debris; Sidewall failure on freeways and city streets; Tire separating from wheel mid-drive; Loss of control hazard at highway speeds; Light came on seconds before failure
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #1 had one tire replaced but location not stated; owner #5 replaced one Michelin tire for $230 out-of-pocket and requested full tire set replacement; owner #6 replaced failed tires (quantities/costs not specified); owner #7 tire remains unknown if replaced
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner #1 directed to tire supplier; owner #5 told by Honda she 'ran over something' despite no evidence; owner #6 no manufacturer response documented; owner #7 no Honda response documented; owner #9 states Honda 'has failed to own up to' the issue
Tire cupping and uneven wear
Owners report cupping—a wavy, scalloped wear pattern on tire treads—that reduces grip and increases road noise. Independent tire shop personnel told owner #9 that 'many new Hondas come in there with the same problem,' suggesting a systemic vehicle alignment or suspension issue rather than tire defect.
When: Early ownership; owner #8 at 26k miles after two rotations; owner #9 on a 'brand new' vehicle
Symptoms owners cite: Cupping visible on tire treads; Excessive road noise and vibration; Uneven tire wear pattern; Reduced handling and stopping ability; Cupping recurs after tire rotation and replacement
Repairs/costs cited: Owner #8 rotated tires twice per Honda recommendation; tire company stated it is 'not a tire issue, it is a Honda issue'; owner #9 tires permanently damaged and replaced, but uneven wear pattern expected to continue
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner #8 called the tire company, who explicitly blamed Honda's vehicle for the cupping; owner #9 states Honda has not acknowledged the issue
Out-of-round tires
Owner reports tires that are out-of-round (oval rather than circular), causing vibration and poor ride quality. Dealer initially blamed 'tire balance' and claimed to balance and replace tires, but independent tire shop diagnosis confirmed out-of-round condition on balance machine.
When: Reported December 2015; vehicle manufactured April 2015; tires are Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max (16/2015 manufacture date)
Symptoms owners cite: Vibration at highway speeds; Tires measured out of round on balance machine; Vehicle felt unsafe despite dealer reassurance
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer claimed tires were balanced and replaced three separate times; independent tire dealer confirmed tires are out-of-round and not roadworthy
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No Honda recall or TSB mentioned; dealer refused to address the underlying out-of-round condition and claimed false fixes
Faulty wheel bearings (recurring)
Owner reports wheel bearing failure that recurred shortly after warranty repair. First bearing replacement at 22,600 miles in February 2017; noise reappeared by 26,690 miles. Owner states research shows this is a 'recurring issue for the 2014–2015 model years.'
When: 2016 (noise onset); first diagnosis/replacement 02/2017 at 22,600 miles; second diagnosis at 26,690 miles (approximately 4,090 miles later or ~4 months later)
Symptoms owners cite: Howling or humming noise from rear wheel; Noise occurs at 40–55 mph on both city and highway driving; Noise increases with speed
Repairs/costs cited: First wheel bearing replaced under warranty on 02/13/2017; second bearing failure diagnosed shortly after, cost/repair status not stated
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Warranty coverage for first replacement; owner expresses concern warranty will expire in November 2017 and requests Honda address the known recurring issue
Low tire pressure sensor malfunction
TPMS light illuminates intermittently even though tire pressures are normal. In one instance, dealership inflated tires to 32 psi and reset sensors, claiming issue resolved—yet tires were later found at 21 psi with no warning light active, indicating sensor failure or miscalibration.
When: First year of ownership; complaint filed with Honda during first three episodes; issue persisted at time of narrative
Symptoms owners cite: Low tire pressure light comes on intermittently with no actual pressure loss; Sensors fail to alert when tires actually underinflated (at 21 psi); Sensor malfunction masks genuine tire pressure problems
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership inflated all tires to 32 psi and reset sensors; no parts replaced mentioned
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda told owner the sensor issue is 'usually a driver issue, not a sensor issue' and assured owner problem was resolved after formal complaint, but issue persisted
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2015 Honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most wheels failures cluster between 12,619 and 26,000 miles, with the median around 21,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 12,619; a quarter make it past 26,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Honda/Accord.
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