00:00Honda recalls about 256,000 cars over software issue.
00:05Honda has announced a major vehicle recall, affecting about 256,000 Accord hybrid cars in the United States.
00:12The company says a software problem could cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
00:20The recall affects 2023 to 2025 Accord hybrid models due to a CPU issue in the vehicle's integrated control module.
00:29National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the software error can cause the CPU to reset while driving,
00:35potentially shutting down key systems and causing the vehicle to lose power unexpectedly.
00:41NHTSA says the defect stems from a supplier's software error, which misinterpreted minor communication issues as CPU failures, causing unnecessary system resets while driving.
00:51On top of that, the report said new features added to the system increased the amount of electricity flowing through the unit.
00:58This created what engineers call electrical noise, which made the communication problems worse and caused even more false alarms.
01:06Honda has received 832 warranty claims for the defect from December 2022 to October 2025, with no reported injuries or deaths as of November 6.
01:16To fix the issue, Honda dealerships will reprogram the software free of charge.
01:21Honda said they are taking the recall seriously and will be contacting vehicle owners to make them aware of the situation.
01:27Honda will begin sending owner notification letters on January 5, 2026.
01:33Owners can check affected vehicles via VIN on NHTSA's site starting November 18, 2025, or call Honda at 1-888-234-2138.
01:45The hybrid car recall highlights growing software issues in the auto industry, showing how complex electronics mean small programming errors can cause major problems.
01:55For now, owners of 2023 to 2025 Accord hybrids are encouraged to take action as soon as they receive notification.
02:04Getting the software updated at a dealership should help prevent further problems on the road.
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