WASHINGTON — Honda is recalling more than 256,000 Accord Hybrid sedans in the U.S. after discovering a software defect that can cause the vehicles to lose power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall, announced Nov. 13 , covers certain 2023–2025 Accord Hybrid models. According to federal safety regulators, 256,603 vehicles are potentially affected, though Honda estimates that only about 0.3% contain the defect.

The issue stems from improper programming in the car’s Integrated Control Module, or ICM. Honda said the module’s central processing unit can unexpectedly reset while the vehicle is in motion. If that occurs, the car may lose drive power without warning.

In documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker said the suppli

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