2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Spare Tire Recall (26V366)

Recall 26V366 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid in recall 26V366?

When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid with recall 26V366?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

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 temporary and emergency spare tire.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V366?

Recall 26V366 covers 1,048,613 vehicles: 2023-2026 Honda Accord Hybrid; 2025-2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV; 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

NHTSA lists 1,048,613 vehicles in this campaign, built May 16, 2023 to January 22, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the CR-V Hybrid spare tire recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

When was recall 26V366 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 26V366 to NHTSA on June 4, 2026.

This recall was filed 3 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 982 days. 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 26V366?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V366 is open on your CR-V Hybrid, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should CR-V Hybrid owners do about recall 26V366?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V366000 applies to your CR-V Hybrid.
2. Call a Honda dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any temporary and emergency spare tire symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 470 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 18 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 26V366 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 470 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 18 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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.

• 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid: 140 complaints in total, 6 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 116 complaints in total, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 85 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid: 76 complaints in total, 6 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 28 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid: 23 complaints in total, 1 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

While driving the vehicle there’s a wobbling sound on the front. Morgan Hill Dealer said I have to replace 4 tires. The vehicle has less than 20k miles driven. Also it feels like the steering wheels gets sticky at times. The noise is getting worst.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11634250, filed January 6, 2025

Rear tires completely bald after 3,000+/- miles. Toe setting was so bad that I was basically dragging the tires down the road. After replacing tires and new alignment done by Honda I had 3 different shops check alignment, they all showed wheels out of alignment and all with different values.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11582619, filed April 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the contact became aware that the front passenger's side tire was flat. The contact pulled over to the side of the road.

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11559786, filed December 12, 2023

Can recall 26V366 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)).

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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