NHTSA Campaign 25V858000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL
Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Dec 11, 2025 · 388 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. Coolant inside the fuel cell stack may leak into the fuel cell stack case, causing an internal short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Consequence
An internal short circuit in a fuel cell can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel cell stack assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CN4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CR-V FUEL CELL EV | 2025 | 388 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V858000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.