NATIONWIDE — A CAR SOFTWARE ERROR THAT COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS IN DRIVE POWER has prompted Honda to recall more than 256,000 Accord hybrid vehicles nationwide.
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday, Nov. 18 that some Honda Accord Hybrids from the 2023-2025 model years are affected, based on documents that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published. The recall documents explain that “Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power,” which in turn increases the danger of collision or injury.
As part of the recall, which Honda has indexed TN2, dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software at no cost to the owner. Although owner notification letters will be sent out after the new year, the software update is already available.
Honda initially announced the recall on Nov. 13, and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINS) became searchable on the NHTSA.gov website effective Nov. 18. Drivers can see if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information using the NHTSA site or Honda’s recall lookup.
Honda had received 832 warranty claims as of two weeks ago, but no reports yet about related collisions or injuries through October.
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