United States2025 Honda CR‑V Fuel Cell EV vehicles (388 potentially affected) are included; VINs for affected vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 16, 2025. They were recalled because coolant may leak into the fuel cell stack case and cause an internal short circuit, causing a loss of drive power and failing FMVSS 305. Dealers will replace the fuel cell stack assembly free of charge; owner letters were mailed February 3, 2026, owners can contact Honda at 1‑888‑234‑2138 (Honda recall CN4).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V858000; Manufacturer campaign CN4
The hazard
An internal short circuit in a fuel cell can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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