Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Accord Hybrid.
The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is a passenger car that combines a hybrid powertrain with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, and it delivers an EPA-estimated 49 mpg city, 45 highway, and 47 combined. This model year, however, marks the highest complaint volume in the Accord Hybrid’s history from 2005 to 2026, with 954 owner reports overwhelmingly centered on the electrical system and accompanied by four recalls, making it a notably troublesome entry that demands extra scrutiny from researchers.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 192.1 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3607 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 49 / 45 / 47 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 103 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.6 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.7-3.9 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 11MM |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | CVT: 720, MT: 780 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 650, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 8, Not adjutstable degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .94-1.05 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | Sanden SE10Y only |
| Oil Capacity | 4.33-4.67 oz |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Brake Application | WITH AKEBONO CALIPER / WITH FN3 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Brake Application | WITH AKEBONO CALIPER / WITH FN3 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs, Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 52 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 52 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees - With new bolt or crankshaft: step 1: torque to 130 ft. lbs., step 2: remove bolt and retorque to specifications. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 22.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 45.00 mm from thread end and point B = 50.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.445 in), Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid presents a distinctive profile within this generation: it recorded 954 consumer complaints, the highest single-year figure in the entire dataset, surpassing even the pre-hybrid era years (2005–2007, which maxed at 686). By comparison, the immediately subsequent model years saw a sharp decline—2015 dropped to 609 complaints and 2016 collapsed to just 1 complaint with zero recalls. This suggests 2014 was a problematic launch year for the hybrid powertrain, with complaints settling substantially once the platform matured. Within 2014 specifically, the Electrical System dominated at 198 complaints, trailed by Steering (81) and Engine (80), and notably, there were 53 crash-related complaints and 10 fire-related complaints—figures that warrant scrutiny. The trend arc indicates 2014 sits at a sharp peak that resolves by the next model year and normalizes by 2016. **Concrete takeaway:** The 2014 model year carries the highest complaint volume in this generation, with electrical issues and an elevated crash/fire complaint count compared to neighboring years, making it the highest-risk purchase within this generation; a 2015 or 2016 model would offer the same platform with significantly fewer documented problems.
All 954 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
Showing 5 of 189 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A15-055 | 2021-05-28 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - When a failure is detected, the EPS control unit goes into back-up… |
| A19-029 | 2020-01-22 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or… |
| A19-029 | 2019-12-18 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or… |
| A19-029 (v2) | 2019-11-05 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or… |
| A19-029 | 2019-11-04 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 49 city / 45 highway / 47 combined mpg.