Campaign 23V-844

12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit…

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.

Consequence

An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V844000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 59, of which 4 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-844
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Honda	CR-V Hybrid	2020 to 2022	59

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-911 Dec 23, 2025
Engine vibration may cause the turn signal switch wire harness to become damaged, which can cause an electrical short circuit and blown fuse
25V-858 Dec 11, 2025
Coolant inside the fuel cell stack may leak into the fuel cell stack case, causing an internal short circuit
25V-785 Nov 13, 2025
Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power
25V-583 Sep 5, 2025
Left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low…
25V-031 Jan 23, 2025
Software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power
25V-018 Jan 16, 2025
Front passenger stabilizer bar bracket bolts may become loose and detach from the frame, which can damage the high voltage cables or EV battery…