Yusri Ng
November 19, 2025 – Honda is recalling 256,603 Accord Hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a software defect that can cause a sudden loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects model years 2023 through 2025.
The problem stems from the vehicle’s Integrated Control Module (ICM), whose central processing unit can mistakenly detect a malfunction and reset while the car is in motion. This could lead to temporary loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda said the defect is rare, potentially affecting only 0.3% of vehicles. As of November 2025, the company had received 832 warranty claims, but no accidents or injuries have been reported. The issue was first identified in March 2024 during internal investigations.
The automaker traced the problem to a software coding error by a supplier. Additional features added to the ICM over time increased electrical load, causing normal CPU signals to appear as faults and triggering unnecessary resets.
Honda will reprogram the software for free at dealerships. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed starting January 5, 2026, though the fix is already available. Vehicle owners can check their status through the NHTSA website or Honda’s recall lookup tool.
This recall underscores the growing role of software in modern vehicles, where even minor coding errors can create potential safety risks.
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