2021-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Battery Cable Recall (23V844)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 106,030 vehicles · Reported December 13, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling 106,030 2021-2022 Honda 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. An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V844 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V844000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | FGB |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 13, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid |
| Units affected | 106,030 |
| Component | Electrical System > 12V / 24V / 48V Battery > Cables |
| Safety risk | An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid in recall 23V844?
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.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 CR-V Hybrid with recall 23V844?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the cables.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V844?
Recall 23V844 covers 106,030 vehicles: 2021-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 106,030 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Honda | CR-V Hybrid |
What is the fix for the CR-V Hybrid battery cable recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 23V844 announced?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 23V844 to NHTSA on December 13, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 29, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2023 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V844000. |
| January 29, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 34 months ago. If your CR-V Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my CR-V Hybrid is part of recall 23V844?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V844 is open on your CR-V Hybrid, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V844000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should CR-V Hybrid owners do about recall 23V844?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V844000 applies to your CR-V Hybrid.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Honda dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any cables symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are CR-V Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 45 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 23V844 was reported on December 13, 2023, owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (3%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after December 13, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 179 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 45 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 103 complaints in total, 23 about the electrical system
- 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 76 complaints in total, 22 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Body control module failed and car was inoperable. Car still under warranty and dealer replaced body control unit. This should be a recall, not a critical piece that must fail.
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11660138, filed May 10, 2025
While driving at highway speeds (60-70 MPH), vehicle showed blinking check engine light, indicating a misfire. Pressing the gas pedal did not provide power to the wheels, though the engine was still running and revved up.
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner, AK, NHTSA complaint 11669524, filed June 26, 2025
As I was backing out of a driveway the car suddenly accelerated in reverse. The brake did not stop or slow the vehicle. As a result the car's right fender hit a large oak tree. There was damage to the fender, the door and to the undercarriage.
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner, AL, NHTSA complaint 11671876, filed July 8, 2025
Can recall 23V844 make my CR-V Hybrid a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid back, and the problem shows up again.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V844
Did the recall 23V844 fix work?
Since recall 23V844 was reported on December 13, 2023, owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (3%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 29, 2024.
Is the 23V844000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my CR-V Hybrid is part of recall 23V844000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V844000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.