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2025 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid sits mid-pack among Accord Hybrid years: 41 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 63, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (8), brakes (7), and driver assistance (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

41

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Accord Hybrid years?

Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted283 complaints2005: 43 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2014: 34 complaints2015: 64 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 69 complaints2018: 169 complaints2019: 140 complaints2020: 62 complaints2021: 67 complaints2022: 82 complaints2023: 283 complaints2024: 131 complaints2025: 41 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other820%
Brakes717%
Driver Assistance615%
Electrical System512%
Speed Control37%
Engine37%
Transmission25%
Seats25%
Steering25%
Seat Belts12%
Airbags12%
Tires & Wheels12%

Does the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V366000Tires & WheelsJune 4, 2026 · 1,049,883 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be 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.

25V785000Electrical SystemNovember 13, 2025 · 256,603 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The steering clicks in all roads in san francisco, the hondalink is the worst app never works as expected and the lane keeping assistance sucks, it can’t helps more than a second actually i used to have a toyota and really works great. The apple carplay sucks in unstable. INFORMATION REDACTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 4, 2025

“The brake system, it is in the repair shop. I could not stop the car, had I been on the highway I hate to think what could have happened to me or others. No, it has not been reproduced. It is in the repair shop. No, it is in the repair shop. No, there was no warning lights or messages or problems…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 16, 2025 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 28, 2025 · crash

“Was driving my new car home and all of a sudden the vehicle comes to a stop, I almost get hit by other cars several times and my daughter panicking in the back seat, the entire dashboard lights up and car stays brake system error please contact dealer. After turning car on and off a few times, I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 19, 2025

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 28, 2025 · crash

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 41 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Accord Hybrid year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Accord Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (8 complaints), brakes (7 complaints), driver assistance (6 complaints).

Does the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Accord Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accord Hybrid years to avoid are 2023, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020. The cleanest record among Accord Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.