Honda has recalled more than 256,600 of its Accord Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a software bug that could cause a sudden loss of drive power.
The recall covers certain Honda Accord Hybrids between the 2023 and 2025 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The error can cause some of these cars' internal software to reset while driving, increasing the risk of an accident or injury.
To fix the error, Honda dealers will reprogram the software for free. The NHTSA recall report noted that notification letters to owners are scheduled to be sent on January 5.
It is unclear whether the software remedy will be available before then.
In the meantime, drivers can also confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information by using the NHTSA site or Honda's recall search. Affected Accord Hybrid owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda estimates that 0.3% of the 256,603 Accord Hybrids it is recalling have the problem, which affects the central processing unit of the vehicles' integrated control module, the NHSTA recall report states.
In a statement Tuesday, American Honda said “inappropriate software programming by a supplier” caused the error.
The automaker first received a report of the issue in March 2024, according to the recall report, and has investigated the issue over the past year.
As of November 6, Honda had received 832 warranty claims but no reports of related injuries between mid-December 2022 and the end of October this year.
