2025 Honda Accord Hybrid problems & reliability
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 38% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 24% |
| Engine | 3 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 10% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 2 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not accelerate. Losing speed at highway speed was alarming and…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Apr 20, 2026
“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 vehicle accelerated…”
Air Bags · filed Nov 19, 2025
“Concerned about a knocking/creaking type noise made at stop and low speeds when turning the steering wheel. This seems to be a common issue and Honda hasn't acknowledged the issue publicly. But I'm concerned about letting it go long term if American Honda does not want to provide a rack replacement.”
Steering · filed Nov 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. The 10 most recent:
Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
A26-080 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.
AEBM07242026902 · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop contacting the top of the front damper…
A23-094 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple warning lights, Malfunction…
A26-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple warning lights, Malfunction…
A26-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.
AATS30566 · Other · issued Apr 7, 2026
Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple Malfunction Indicator Lights…
A26-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2026
Dealer Message - The current radiator guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the Power Control Unit (PCU) radiator which may lead to coolant leakage, illumination of multiple…
AEBM04032026903 · Other · issued Apr 4, 2026
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 FHEV Accords & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the cylinder head cover gasket…
ATI&03032026905 · Other · issued Mar 3, 2026
Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit. The vehicle may also have DTC B2B05-92 CAN Gateway error stored due to the dealership’s wi-fi settings.
AA29051 · Other · issued Aug 4, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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