NHTSA Campaign 20V798000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Dec 17, 2020 · 27,838 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2020 27,838
HONDA CR-V HYBRID 2020 27,838
HONDA INSIGHT 2020 27,838
HONDA INSIGHT 2021 27,838

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V798000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.