NHTSA Recall 25V858000: Fuel cell (electrical system)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 388 vehicles. It affects 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V858000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CN4 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › FUEL CELL |
| Report received | December 11, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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 covered by recall 25V858000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.