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NHTSA recall · Reported Jun 4, 2026

Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV recall 2026: When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle,…

NHTSA campaign 26V366000, reported Jun 4, 2026. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is the manufacturer. Below is what the recall says, how to check your own vehicle, and how a recall can matter to a lemon law claim.

Vehicles affected1,048,613
Models and yearsHonda CR-V Fuel Cell EV 2025–2026, Honda CR-V Hybrid 2023–2026 and 1 more
ComponentTires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
NHTSA campaign26V366000
Manufacturer's numberDOV
Quick answer. A recall by itself does not make a vehicle a lemon. It matters when the repair does not fix the problem after reasonable attempts, or when the manufacturer cannot complete the repair in a reasonable time. The rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal advice.

What is the defect?

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.

What is the consequence?

A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

What is the manufacturer's remedy?

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.

Vehicles covered

  • Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV, 2025–2026
  • Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2023–2026
  • Honda Accord Hybrid, 2023–2026

Is your vehicle included?

  • Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side door jamb sticker or at the base of the windshield.
  • Enter it on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows open recalls for that exact vehicle.
  • Or ask any dealer for the make. A recall repair costs you nothing.

How this recall can matter to a lemon law claim

A recall repair counts as a repair attempt when the same problem keeps coming back. Keep every repair order, with the dates the vehicle went in and came out, because days out of service can count toward your state's threshold. If the problem returns after the recall repair, that history is what a claim is built on.

See your state's lemon law rules →

Official source: NHTSA campaign 26V366000. The recall text on this page is copied from NHTSA's recall file.View on NHTSA ›