2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV Recall: Coolant inside the fuel cell stack may leak into the fuel cell stack case…
NHTSA campaign 25V858000 · Electrical System · filed Dec 11, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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."
The risk
An internal short circuit in a fuel cell can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | CR-V Fuel Cell EV | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V858000 (manufacturer number CN4). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.