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2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#4 most-complained of 12 Accord Hybrid years

The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 73 and ranks 4th worst out of 12 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 22 complaints, 2 recalls, and 2 crashes, with Brakes as the top problem area (36% of complaints).

Complaints
22
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
46
48.5 city / 42.5 hwy

Top 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes8 (36%)
  2. Other8 (36%)
  3. Engine6 (27%)
  4. Electrical System5 (23%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (14%)
  6. Lane Departure2 (9%)
  7. Steering2 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
  9. Airbags1 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden brake system failures with dashboard alerts including ABS, hill descent, and critical brake warnings appearing while driving at highway speed.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle unexpectedly losing speed or stopping in traffic due to brake system errors, in one case nearly causing a collision.
  • Steering complaints include a knocking or creaking noise at stops and low-speed turns, along with unstable lane keeping assistance performance.
  • Engine complaints describe rattling noises during acceleration, rough transitions between EV and gas mode, and a noticeable jerk when the charge button is pressed.
  • One owner reported the adaptive cruise control system detecting a phantom vehicle and applying the brakes unexpectedly while passing a slower truck.
  • An electrical system failure was reported where the vehicle lost power and slowed to a stop in the middle of a busy highway while multiple warning lights flashed.
2025 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month6Nov 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2025 (6).

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V366000Jun 4, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,048,613 vehicles

    Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

    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.

    Risk: 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 were 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V785000Nov 13, 2025Electrical System256,603 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu):software

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
48.5 MPG
Highway
42.5 MPG
Combined
46 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Accord Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid100140646
2024Avoid9176446
2025Caution7322246

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Accord Hybrid carries a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among the 12 model years tracked with a Complaint Index of 73.
What problems does the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2025 Accord Hybrid, led by Brakes (36% of complaints, 8 reports) and Engine issues (27%, 6 reports), with 2 crashes and 2 injuries recorded.
Does the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for the tire repair kit under Suspension, Wheels & Tires, and one for an integrated control module software error that can cause a CPU reset while driving.
How does the 2025 Accord Hybrid compare to other years?
With a Complaint Index of 73, the 2025 model year is better than 2022, 2023, and 2024, which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 82, 100, and 91 respectively, but worse than most earlier years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2025 Accord Hybrid at 46 mpg combined (48.5 city / 42.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.