2025 Honda Accord: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Accord that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765100 (filed 09/17/2026): “On august 23, 2026, the electronic power steering and braking systems on a 2025 honda accord hybrid completely failed and locked up simultaneously while traveling at highway speeds. this caused an immediate and severe safety risk, resulting in a near-collision on a busy freeway with three occupants …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732538 (filed 04/20/2026): “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 spee…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11717418 (filed 02/11/2026): “2025 honda accord hybrid sportl odometer 9,000 brake system problem. brake performance may be reduced. vehicle has not been checked yet by dealer or any type of representative. message on dashboard and warning lights appear wednesday february 11th 2026…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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