Propulsion system: fuel cellRecall 25V-858 · 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 25V-858 covers 388 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV for a propulsion system: fuel cell problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V858000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 163 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 3, 2024 to March 26, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.