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NHTSA Recall 25V785000: Software (electrical system)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 256,603 vehicles. It affects 2023–2025 Honda Accord Hybrid.

256,603
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (January 5)
NHTSA campaign25V785000
Manufacturer campaignTN2
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › HYBRID MANAGEMENT › POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedNovember 13, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 5, 2026
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V785000

Make and modelModel years
Honda Accord Hybrid2023, 2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.