Honda Recalls Hybrid and Fuel Cell EVs for Tire Repair Kit Defect
Honda is recalling 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EVs because the tire repair kit sealant bottle cap may detach and become a projectile.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the detached cap can become a projectile and strike users, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, 2023-2026 Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. The recall involves approximately 1,048,613 vehicles. The defect is located in the tire repair kit, specifically the sealant bottle.
When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA CR-V FUEL CELL EV, CR-V HYBRID, ACCORD HYBRID
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Tire Repair Kit
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,048,613
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- CR-V FUEL CELL EV
- CR-V HYBRID
- ACCORD HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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