NHTSA recall,
Honda Accord Hybrid (2023-2026), Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV (2025-2026), and Honda CR-V Hybrid (2023-2026)
Tire repair kit bottle caps may detach, becoming a projectile and striking people nearby.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. 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. The recall was reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026, and affects 1,048,613 vehicles nationwide.
Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 11, 2026.
- Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge.
- You may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
- Watch your mail. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, 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.
Is your Honda affected?
3 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Accord Hybrid, model years
- CR-V Fuel Cell EV, model years
- CR-V Hybrid, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- Tire defect
- Campaign
- 26V366000
- Vehicles affected
- 1,048,613
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer's recall number
- DOV
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-784-1870
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