2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 can begin driving again but the brake error system message remains. Taking to dealership in the morning”
NHTSA complaint #11643829, filed 2025-02“Vehicle makes rattling noises while accelerating similar to a diesel engine also rough transitions between EV mode and Gas mode also when you press the charge button the engine makes a very noticeable jerk once it’s on ,Honda does not want to fix my issue and says everything is normal and cannot replicate the issue!! There is clearly something wrong I suspect fuel injector issues as others reported but dealer does not want to take accountability.”
NHTSA complaint #11687151, filed 2025-09“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 finally all dashboard went red with alert to stop driving and engine heating warming. Speed was in the range of 35-40 mph on a highway rated 70 mph. I had to pull over and tow car to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11732538, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11037691Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11036424Aug 26, 2026Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or…
- 11036406Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11035782Jul 24, 2026Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
- 11035778Jul 24, 2026Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.
- 11031499Apr 21, 2026Service 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…
- 11030077Mar 3, 2026Dealer 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…
- 11020826Jul 8, 2025Service Bulletin - The engine runs rough and makes a rattling noise, accompanied by DTC P0134 or P0135 due to a possible fuel injector leak causing a rich air/fuel (A/F) mixture…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 | 11 | 14% |
| 2023 | 32 | 22% |
| 2022 | 6 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 21% |
| 2020 | 5 | 13% |
| 2019 | 27 | 29% |
| 2018 | 25 | 22% |
| 2017 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 15 | 38% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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