2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 24 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Accord Hybrid years
Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. That ranks 11th out of 16 Accord Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints, 38%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes9
Unknown or Other8
Electrical System6
Steering4 · ~15,000 mi
Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~5,300 mi
Lane Departure2 · ~5,300 mi
Power Train2
Air Bags1 · ~5,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes938%———
Unknown or Other833%———
Electrical System625%———
Steering417%15,000——
Engine313%———
Forward Collision Avoidance313%———
Vehicle Speed Control313%5,300——
Lane Departure28%5,300——
Power Train28%———
Air Bags14%5,300——
Seat Belts14%———
Seats14%500——
Wheels14%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 19 complaints
2024: 1202412025: 192025192026: 420264

n = 24 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Tires:temporary/emergency spare tireOct 8, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Tires:temporary/emergency spare tireJun 4, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu):softwareNov 13, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V785000 · 256,603 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff, and the failure was persistent. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN…

Steering · received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770873

On August 23, 2026, the electronic power steering and braking systems on a 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid completely failed and locked up simultaneously while traveling at highway speeds. This caused an immediate and severe safety risk, resulting in a near-collision on a busy freeway with three occupants…

Electrical System · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765100

Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not accelerate. Losing speed at highway…

Service Brakes · received Apr 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11732538

2025 Honda accord hybrid sportL odometer 9,000 Brake system problem. Brake performance may be reduced. Vehicle has not been checked yet by dealer or any type of representative. Message on dashboard and warning lights appear Wednesday February 11th 2026

Service Brakes · received Feb 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11717418

The contact owned a 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a right turn onto the driveway, the vehicle unintendedly pulled to the left. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the steering wheel back to the intended direction, the…

Air Bags · received Nov 19, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700295

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord Hybrid model years, the 2025 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.