Parts for your 2015 Honda Accord-Wheel hubs

2015 Honda Accord wheel hubs — what they do and when to replace them

Based on the Honda Accord (2013–2017) Factory Service Manual and Honda Genuine Parts Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 9th‑generation Accord, the 2015 Honda Accord is fitted with wheel hubs. The front end uses a separate hub with a press‑fit sealed bearing in the steering knuckle, while the rear uses a bolt‑in hub unit that integrates the bearing and ABS encoder ring. These assemblies are listed in Honda’s EPC under the front hub group (44600‑ series) and rear hub unit group (42200‑ series) for 2.4L and 3.5L variants. So yes—wheel hubs absolutely apply to a 2015 Accord.

On this model, the wheel hubs are the sturdy centre that the wheels bolt to. They keep the wheel true, support vehicle weight through the bearing, and provide a clean signal for the ABS/traction control via an encoder ring and sensor. When a hub or its bearing is worn, drivers may notice a humming that rises with speed, a rough growl when cornering, vague steering feel, or an ABS light if the encoder/sensor signal is disturbed.

For servicing, wheel hubs and their sealed bearings aren’t a periodic maintenance item like pads or fluids, but they should be inspected whenever tyres are rotated or brakes are done. A tech will check for play, noise, or roughness when the wheel is spun, and confirm there’s no ABS fault. Front hubs on the Accord require a press to change the bearing in the knuckle, rears are typically a bolt‑off/bolt‑on hub unit. It’s vital to clean the mating faces, protect the wheel speed sensor, and use correct torque on axle nuts and hub fasteners as specified in the Honda workshop manual. After any hub work, a quick road test and ABS scan is smart, and an alignment check is worthwhile if the knuckle was disturbed.

Owners can help hubs live a long life by keeping tyres properly balanced, avoiding kerb strikes, and washing away road salt or beach sand. If there’s a steady speed‑related hum that doesn’t change with engine revs, or the ABS light pops on with no obvious brake issue, it’s time to book the Accord in for a hub and bearing check.

• Common symptoms: droning/humming with speed, steering vibration, ABS/traction light, uneven tyre wear.
• Good practice: inspect at each brake service, protect sensors, follow torque specs, consider alignment after front hub work.

FAQs

How long do wheel hubs last on a 2015 Accord?
In normal Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many owners see well over 150,000–200,000 kilometres before any hub or bearing attention is needed. Life varies with road quality, wheel impacts, and tyre balance. Coastal corrosion and frequent potholes can shorten that lifespan.

Can the bearing be replaced separately, or is it a full hub unit?
On the front of the 2015 Accord, the hub and bearing are separate pieces, and the bearing is pressed in the knuckle. At the rear, the bearing is integrated into a bolt‑on hub unit. A technician will choose the correct method and parts for each end.

Will a hub replacement need an alignment?
Rear hub replacement usually won’t affect alignment. Front bearing/hub work can nudge camber or toe if the knuckle or strut bolts are loosened. If front suspension fasteners were disturbed, asking for an alignment check is a sensible move.