Honda issues recall for 256,603 US Accord hybrids after software glitch kills the engine
Published on Nov 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Nov 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
American Honda has recalled more than 256,000 Honda Accord hybrids that may have a software error that could cause a potential loss of power.
The Honda Accord has been in production since 1976 and has sold more than 18 million units worldwide.
A hybrid model was introduced in 2005 for the car’s seventh generation.
Now, the carmaker is recalling 256,603 Honda Accord hybrids in the US from the model years 2023 to 2025.
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More than 256,000 Honda Accord hybrids are being recalled
American Honda has issued a voluntary recall of the 256,603 Honda Accord hybrids as they ‘may have incorrect software programming’.
In a statement, the carmaker said improper software programming from a supplier meant the ‘Integrated Control Module (ICM) may reset while the vehicle is in operation, which can cause loss of power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury’.
The statement went on to say that Honda has not received any confirmed reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue.
The recall is for certain Honda Accord hybrids from the model years 2023-2025, and those impacted will be contacted by mail to alert them to the problem.
Once notified, those affected can take their car to a Honda dealership and have the ICM reprogrammed with improved software free of charge.
“American Honda is announcing this recall to encourage owners of affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer for repair as soon as they receive notification,” the company said.
Honda Accord hybrid owners can also check if their vehicles need the repair by going to recalls.honda.com and entering their car’s VIN.
Hondas aren’t the only cars being recalled
Vehicle recalls aren’t an uncommon occurrence.
Tesla asked millions of its users to hand back their cars last year, while some Dodge EVs were called in for being too quiet.
During the first half of this year, millions of cars from Ford, Volvo, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Kia, and Polestar were recalled due to an issue with their rearview camera sensors.
Much like with the Honda Accord hybrids, in this instance, it was a pretty easy fix via a software update, all of which the companies carry out free of charge.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
