— More than 263,000 Honda Accord Hybrid cars are being recalled because they may lose motive power due to software bugs.
The recall includes 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrids equipped with integrated control module (ICM) central processing units (CPUs) that can be reset while driving.
A reset causes the Accord Hybrid to lose propulsion while driving.
Honda offers these details:
“During the development of the ICM software for monitoring CPU anomalies, the vendor did not fully understand the component specifications. As a result, the software was implemented in a manner that incorrectly identified internal ICM communication errors as CPU anomalies. Additionally, the addition of new ICM-driven features increased electrical load and associated electrical noise, resulting in communication errors, false CPU anomaly detections, and unintended ICM resets.”
The automaker learned of the problem in March 2024 when an Accord Hybrid lost power. By the end, Honda was aware of 832 warranty claims, but no reports of injury or death.
A Honda Accord Hybrid recall in Canada affects 6,632 cars.
If there is any good news about the recall, Honda is only guessing 0.3% of Accord Hybrids are defective.
Honda expects to issue the Accord Hybrid ICM CPU recall letters on January 5, 2026, and dealers will update the ICM software.
Honda Accord Hybrid owners can call 888-234-2138 and ask for the ICM recall number TN2.
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