Honda Accord Hybrid Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Honda Accord Hybrid across 13 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “performance may reduced” (6% of reports).
- 166electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Performance may reduced: mentioned in 10 of 166 complaints (6%)
- See your: mentioned in 10 of 166 complaints (6%)
- Error message: mentioned in 9 of 166 complaints (5%)
- Adaptive cruise control: mentioned in 9 of 166 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 166 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda Accord Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord Hybrid | 6 | 25% | — |
| 2024 Accord Hybrid | 14 | 18% | 3,500 |
| 2023 Accord Hybrid | 49 | 34% | 7,820 |
| 2022 Accord Hybrid | 10 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Accord Hybrid | 8 | 17% | — |
| 2020 Accord Hybrid | 11 | 28% | 760 |
| 2019 Accord Hybrid | 16 | 17% | 6,432 |
| 2018 Accord Hybrid | 20 | 17% | 4,500 |
| 2017 Accord Hybrid | 9 | 20% | 55,000 |
| 2015 Accord Hybrid | 15 | 38% | 20,000 |
| 2014 Accord Hybrid | 4 | 17% | 22,000 |
| 2007 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 100% | 30,000 |
| 2005 Accord Hybrid | 3 | 10% | 58,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu):software
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software; electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Model years: 2020
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
Visibility/wiper; visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system; visibility:power window devices and controls; exterior lighting; electrical system:body control module:software; back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
While driving on a bridge at under 20 mph, the vehicle's head gasket failed, causing the engine to overheat and coolant to leak from within the engine. The vehicle threw diagnostic trouble code P2601 and immediately entered "limp mode," severely cutting engine power and vehicle speed. Because this…
Most recent incidents on Friday 08/07 car lost power while driving on freeway unable to accelerate, all engine/warning lights came on was thankfully able to pullover and shut off vehicle. This is not first incident this also happened about 5x in 2025 and had car inspected and serviced by Honda…
Vehicle was being driven on the highway when suddenly engine hesitated and started stalling. Speed was reduced from around 65MPH down to the low 40s. Cars were stacking up behind and passing, causing potential hazardous conditions. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop and diagnosed with misfiring…
1. Component: The engine head gasket and the combustion system (specifically Cylinder 2). Specifics: A leak-down test confirmed a failure in Cylinder 2, leading to coolant intrusion. This was initially masked by a water pump code, but after the water pump was replaced and the code returned, a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accord Hybrids have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about electrical system for the Honda Accord Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Accord Hybrid electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Honda Accord Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “performance may reduced”, in 10 of 166 complaints, followed by “see your” (10).
Other Honda Accord Hybrid problems
See all Honda Accord Hybrid problems.