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2025 Honda Accord HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 24 owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. Most complaints involve service brakes (9) and electrical system (6). The EPA rates it 44–48 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
44–48mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Oct 2026
Owner complaints
24
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$1,250est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Tires: temporary

Free remedy

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

TiresReported Oct 9, 2026NHTSA 26V663000

Tires: temporary

Remedy pending

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.

TiresReported Jun 5, 2026NHTSA 26V366000

Electrical system: power control unit

Free remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Nov 14, 2025NHTSA 25V785000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 13, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

24 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Service brakes9
  2. Electrical system6
  3. Steering4
  4. Engine3
  5. Vehicle speed control3
  6. Forward collision avoidance3
  7. Lane departure2
  8. Power train2
  9. Air bags1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Accord Hybrid model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2005686
2006433
2007525
2014952
2015608
20161
201745
2018116
2019516
202039
202148
202255
2023144
202479
202524
20261
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes

9 reports1 crash
“On August 23, 2026, the electronic power steering and braking systems on a 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid completely failed and locked up simultaneously while traveling at highway speeds. This caused an immediate and severe safety risk, resulting in a near-collision on a busy freeway with three occupants inside the vehicle. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. Prior to and during the failure, widespread dashboard warning lights illuminated simultaneously, including the Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, and Low Speed Braking Control. Additionally, 11 malfunction alerts were triggered via the HondaLink app. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer from August 24 to September 11, 2026. As documented in the attached Honda dealer service report, technicians initially noted low voltage codes causing multiple system failures. However, instead of identifying and repairing the root cause of the voltage drop, the dealer merely cleared the codes, test-drove the vehicle, and closed the repair order stating they "could not duplicate concern." Furthermore, the attached text message…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 17, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11765100

Electrical system

6 reports
“While driving ~70 mph on highway on adaptive cruise control, the car suddenly LOST ALL POWER/ACCELERATION, including POWER STEERING and ALL WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. I recalled some were BREAK SYSTEM, ACC, ABCS, CHECK ENGINE, POWER, TPMS...etc. Essentially any warning light Accord has was flashing. The car slowed with no power steering, I managed to parked on the shoulder and turned on hazard light. This is extremely dangerous as the highway traffic was extremely heavy. After I parked, I pressed the ENGINE START/STOP button thinking I needed to "turn it off" but the car already had lost power at that point anyway. After pressing it a couple times, the car restarted and I drove to the dealer with one error message remaining on the dashboard - "Emission system problem. Power may be reduced. See you dealer." and the CHECK ENGINE light was on.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11691682

Steering

4 reports
“The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff, and the failure was persistent. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026SteeringODI 11770873
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 13, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars, Midsize Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Accord Hybrid
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
514448$1,250184
Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
464144$1,350201
  • Accord Hybrid
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    51 city · 44 hwy · $1,250/yr
    48
    mpg comb.
  • Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    46 city · 41 hwy · $1,350/yr
    44
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 13, 2026Vehicle 20119
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Accord Hybrid questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 13, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (9), electrical system (6), steering (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid at 44–48 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 13, 2026