Software Bug Triggers Major Honda Recall: What To Know

By Chris Spiker From Daily Voice

More than 256,000 Honda hybrid vehicles are being recalled because a software error can shut down the car's drive power while in motion.

Honda issued the recall for about 256,603 Accord Hybrid cars, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice from Thursday, Nov. 13. The recall covers certain 2023-2025 models built between November 2022 and October 2025.

The software inside the Integrated Control Module (ICM) can reset while the vehicle is operating because of improper programming. 

"If the ICM [central processing unit] resets while the vehicle is in operation, the vehicle will lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury," the NHTSA said in its report.

Honda opened an investigation on Friday, March 8, 2024, after receiving a report of the issue. By Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, the company determined a safety defect existed and decided to issue a recall.

According to the NHTSA filing, Honda reported 832 warranty claims, but no injuries have been linked to the problem. Honda said updated software was added to production starting on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2025.

Dealers will reprogram the software for free. The repair won't be available until owner notification letters begin mailing on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

The issue comes shortly after a separate recall was issued for more than 400,000 Honda Civics because a manufacturing error could cause their wheels to fall off while driving. The problem impacts Civics from the model years 2016 through 2021.

You can learn more about the recall on the NHTSA's website or by calling Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.