2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Electrical Power Control Unit Software Recall (25V785)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 256,603 vehicles · Reported November 13, 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling 256,603 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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V785 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V785000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | TN2 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid |
| Units affected | 256,603 |
| Build dates | November 11, 2022 to October 24, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Hybrid Management > Power Control Unit / Module (Hpcu) > Software |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid in recall 25V785?
Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 Accord Hybrid with recall 25V785?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the software.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V785?
Recall 25V785 covers 256,603 vehicles: 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 256,603 vehicles in this campaign, built November 11, 2022 to October 24, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Honda | Accord Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Accord Hybrid electrical power control unit software recall?
Yes. Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V785 announced?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 25V785 to NHTSA on November 13, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 6, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 11, 2022 | First affected vehicle built (per Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)'s filing). |
| October 24, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| November 13, 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V785000. |
| January 6, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 10 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1078 days. If your Accord Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Accord Hybrid is part of recall 25V785?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V785 is open on your Accord Hybrid, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2025 Accord Hybrid vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Accord Hybrid owners do about recall 25V785?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V785000 applies to your Accord Hybrid.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Honda dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any software symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Accord Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 71 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 25V785 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 239 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 71 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid: 140 complaints in total, 51 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid: 76 complaints in total, 14 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid: 23 complaints in total, 6 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I was driving on a highway when the engine light came on and the car immediately started slowing down even though I was pressing the gas pedal. It flashed there was a failure of the brake system, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, hill start assist system, and adaptive cruise control system.
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11643890, filed February 20, 2025
While driving on the highway multiple vehicle dash lights began flashing, including brake system, tire pressure, check engine; and the vehicle suddenly and completely lost the ability to accelerate. The car was clearly still on and in drive, but pressing the gas pedal had no effect.
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11656202, filed April 22, 2025
I applied the brakes and pulled up to a light and as soon as my car came to a complete stop all of the lights just started going off. The light turned green and I couldn’t accelerate anymore and almost got rear ended. I tried turning the car off but it didn’t turn off.
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11668465, filed June 22, 2025
Can recall 25V785 make my Accord Hybrid a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V785000 does not automatically make your Accord Hybrid a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V785
Is the 25V785000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 6, 2026.
How do I know if my Accord Hybrid is part of recall 25V785000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V785000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.