Honda introduced Tuesday that it’s recalling roughly 256,000 Accord Hybrid autos within the U.S. because of a software program glitch that would trigger “loss of power while driving,” rising the chance of a crash or damage.
The recall covers sure Honda Accord Hybrids between the 2023 and 2025 mannequin years, the provider mentioned in a press launch.
“Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power,” the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) mentioned in a recall report.
To repair the issue, Honda sellers will reprogram the software program freed from cost, NHTSA added.
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The problem stems from improper software program programming by a provider, which might trigger the Built-in Management Module (ICM) to reset whereas the car is in movement, Honda mentioned.
In line with the NHTSA report, the provider failed to completely perceive how the ICM was supposed to operate, main the software program to misinterpret regular inside communication points as critical CPU issues.
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A Honda Accord Hybrid sedan that includes an engine/electrical motor. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Instances / Getty Photographs)
Further options added to the ICM additionally boosted electrical load and created extra electrical “noise,” worsening these communication disruptions, in accordance with the NHTSA. The defective software program then misinterpret that interference as CPU malfunctions, triggering pointless system resets that would trigger important capabilities — together with engine energy — to close down unexpectedly.
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A Honda Accord automotive is displayed on the gross sales lot at Honda Marin on Oct. 16, 2024, in San Rafael, California. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Photographs)
As of Nov. 6, Honda had obtained 832 guarantee claims associated to the defect however no stories of accidents or deaths between December 2022 and October 2025, NHTSA reported.
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The administration additionally famous that proprietor notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on Jan. 5.
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Homeowners can contact Honda customer support at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s recall quantity is TN2, and affected Automobile Identification Numbers shall be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting Nov. 18, 2025.
