2023 Honda Accord Hybrid engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I dropped off the vehicle at Thousand Oaks Honda to fix the safety recall on Monday September 28, 2026. Recall Number: TN2 XNT XP2. While they are trying to fix the recall at the dealer's place Software crash happened in the middle of the process according to the Hyde who handled my case in the front office. The whole vehicle is not operatable. They tried to fix in on the same day but failed. I was returned back the vehicle on 30th, September, 2026 with the attached…

   NHTSA complaint #11769625 · source
2. Filed Feb 3, 2026FLEngine

   MY CAR HAS A HOLE IN THE MOTOR, THE THROW ROD SHOT OUT OF IT. THE DEALERSHIP CLASSIC HONDA REFUSED TO DO ANY REAL INVESTIGATION AND IS RELYING SOLELY ON THE DIPSTICK READING. THIS CLEARLY VIOLATES ME IN PLENTY OF WAYS THIS IS WHAT I SENT THEM. I am formally escalating this matter and requesting immediate supervisory review and intervention regarding the inspection and handling of my 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The dealership is relying solely on a dipstick reading taken from…

   NHTSA complaint #11715311 · source
3. Filed Jun 16, 2025TNBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Lost all power and the warning light came on concerning brake system failure. The car came to a complete stop and would not accellerate, so had to shut down the system and restart in the middle of the road and luckily was able to drive home with only a brake light illuminated. There is definitely something wrong with the electrical braking system

   NHTSA complaint #11667294 · source
4. Filed Apr 7, 2025ILElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Vehicle Mileage: 29,200 miles Involved Honda Dealership: McGrath Honda, St. Charles, IL Details of Your Inquiry: I am seeking assistance regarding an ongoing issue with my 2023 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid. The first time I noticed this issue was in the summer of 2024, when I experienced a similar set of alerts while driving in a parking lot. At the time, I didn't think much of it, as the vehicle seemed to return to normal shortly…

   NHTSA complaint #11653287 · source
5. Filed Mar 28, 2025CAEngine

   The engine completely stopped while driving on two different occasions, once on I10 freeway and on a busy surface street. Hard to pinpoint the failure either mechanical or electrical. Was inspected by two different Honda dealerships and both found no error messages. On the freeway was extremely dangerous we were lucky to safely get to the shoulder and call AAA. On the most occurrence the engine shut off and caused a traffic jam but after a short time was able to restart with…

   NHTSA complaint #11651398 · source
6. Filed Mar 28, 2025FLElectrical SystemEngine

   Driving under normal conditions, vehicle lost power to the drive train, numerous alarms received on dash board. Coasted to stop. turned off engine and restarted. systems returned to normal. drove to dealership and reported incident, diagnostics revealed numerous alarms but no cause. If the incident occurred on the highway in traffic there is the potential for serious harm.

   NHTSA complaint #11651235 · source
7. Filed Mar 1, 2025KSElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving at speeds between 3-70 MPH, the vehicle will intermittently display multiple warning lamps along with having an immediate loss of motive power (go into LIMP mode). When this occurs, the car must be coasted over to the side of the road & restarted typically twice to clear all of the dash alerts. Having a car go into LIMP mode while driving on city streets, highways or interstates puts our family in danger as well as the safety of others on the road near us. This…

   NHTSA complaint #11645759 · source
8. Filed Feb 24, 202522,000 miFLEngine

   The contact owned a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the same dealer for a routine oil change and recall. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11644455 · source
9. Filed Feb 7, 2025MIEngineOther / Unknown

   came to stop sign. As I turned the corner, engine died in the intersection, all warning lights and dashboard warnings came on. I was dead in the intersection. I had to put car into park, turn the car off, turn car back on and then I could start the car and move out of the intersection to the side of the road. All warning lights and dashboard warnings were on. I have pic of warnings from last event (of 4). able to drive car, everything was normal except brake warnings was on…

   NHTSA complaint #11641328 · source
10. Filed Jan 31, 2025NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    I am a [XXX]. I contacted Honda customer service to escalate my situation. I have not yet received help from the Winston-Salem Honda dealer as of 9:00 a.m. on 10/18/24. I have complained to the Department of Justice's consumer protection division. I have sent documentation. I reached out on Facebook. I was last contacted by Dallas, even though Mike's name is on my last paperwork. This is suspicious. My rubber on my door has been replaced. My seatbelt was missing a bolt.…

    NHTSA complaint #11639857 · source
11. Filed Jan 17, 202514,559 miCTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Emission System Problem - Power May Be Reduced - See Your dealer" was displayed. The vehicle went into LIMP mode and lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the message was displayed.…

    NHTSA complaint #11636570 · source
12. Filed Jan 16, 2025OHBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

    While driving the vehicle at 60 MPH the vehicle powered off and displayed multiple warning lights. After pulling over and making a complete stop I restarted the vehicle and a warning message displayed "Brake system problem. Brake performance may be reduced. See your dealer." The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

    NHTSA complaint #11636336 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology