American Honda, the US subsidiary of the Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company, announced it is voluntarily recalling over 256,000 Honda Accord Hybrid models due to a software programming error that can cause the vehicles to lose power while being driven.

The recall affects model-years 2023 to 2025 Accord Hybrids sold in the US. Honda confirmed its authorised dealers will correct the software programme error free of charge, with recall notification letters scheduled to be sent to owners from the beginning of January next year. It is unclear whether owners can get the error fixed before this date.

Honda explained that “due to improper software programming by a supplier, the Integrated Control Module (ICM) may reset while the vehicle is in operation, which can cause loss of power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.”

Honda expects that only a small proportion of the vehicles it is recalling have the problem, which was first reported in March 2024. Accord owners can contact Honda’s hotline to check if they are affected by the recall.