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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V844📅 Dec 14, 2023

2020–2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.

💥 The risk

An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V844000
Manufacturer recall #
FGB
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
106,030
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-888-234-2138
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 29, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V844 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V844?

2020–2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid. 106,030 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-234-2138.