America’s Staple Sedan Under a Wide Recall
The Honda Accord doesn’t command the same spotlight it once did. Sales have eased over the past few years, primarily because America’s interest in midsize sedans is fading. Even so, the Accord still moves in large numbers and sits comfortably among the segment’s most familiar nameplates. Honda sold hundreds of thousands of them in recent years, and the hybrid variants have become a steady part of that mix.
However, a large portion of those hybrids is now facing a recall that deserves attention. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that 256,603 units of the 2023 through 2025 Accord Hybrid may experience a sudden loss of drive power. The issue has already generated 832 warranty claims, which pushed Honda and its supplier to examine the problem more closely.
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What’s Causing the Stalling Problem
According to the recall report, the fault stems from software inside the car’s Integrated Control Module. The supplier, Astemo Indiana, didn’t fully account for certain component specifications during software development. As a result, the ICM sometimes mistakes internal communication errors for CPU failures.
The unit also handles additional electrical functions, which increases the load and electrical noise. That makes the false-error readings more likely and can trigger a CPU reset while the car is moving. If that reset happens, the Accord Hybrid can lose drive power. Honda reports no injuries connected to the defect, but the risk is significant enough that the automaker issued a safety recall.
Production data shows that affected vehicles were built between November 11, 2022, and October 24, 2025. The part in question carries the number 5K800-30B-A060-M1. Honda began investigating early in 2024, identified the cause by mid-2025, and moved to contain the issue before releasing updated software in late October 2025.
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What Owners Should Do
Honda has already updated production with revised ICM CPU software. For owners, the fix is straightforward: a dealer will reprogram the module with the corrected software package. Owner notification is scheduled for January 5, 2026, and Honda’s recall website will allow VIN lookups once the rollout begins.
Needless to say, if you own a 2023–2025 Accord Hybrid, plan a dealership visit as soon as you receive the notice. The update doesn’t take long, and addressing it early removes the risk of unexpected stalling during daily use.
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About the author
Jacob Oliva
Senior Editor, Autoblog