Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V798000

Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-12-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V798000

Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
27,838
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-17
Owners notified
2021-02-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Honda Accord Hybrid2020
Honda CR-V Hybrid2020
Honda Insight2021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.