A Familiar Problem
Earlier this year, Honda recalled over one million vehicles over defective tire repair kits that could injure users. The remedy involved replacing either the tire repair kit nozzle or the sealant bottle, but apparently, this issue isn’t over. Nearly 5,000 previously repaired vehicles are being recalled again because defective components were mistakenly shipped as replacement parts.
The recall population under NHTSA 26V663 includes one 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV (hydrogen), 2,745 2023–2026 CR-V Hybrids, and 2,058 2023–2026 Accord Hybrids. The issue stems from a nozzle with a one-way valve that, if improperly connected to the tire valve, could allow pressure to build within the sealant bottle. If the pressure relief valve fails, excessive pressure could cause the bottle cap to detach, increasing the risk of injury.
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No Spare Plan
Looking at the recall population, all affected vehicles are electrified. However, that doesn’t mean they have powertrain issues; rather, they come from the factory with tire repair kits instead of the spare tires available in conventional gas models. Possible explanations include the need for additional space to accommodate electrified powertrain components, such as batteries, and weight savings, as tire repair kits are lighter than spare tires.
Whatever the case may be, affected owners will have to make another visit to the dealership for the remedy, which consists of inspecting and replacing the tire repair kit nozzle, if necessary. Honda estimates that only 1% of the recall population has the defect.
It is worth noting that this recall isn’t addressing a new design flaw, but rather a supplier mix-up. The safety campaign states that the supplier did not implement adequate change-point management, resulting in older defective parts being mixed with redesigned components and mistakenly shipped. So far, though, the Japanese marque is not aware of any warranty claims or reports of injury or death related to this latest issue.
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The Recall Scoreboard
Honda will start notifying affected owners on November 16, 2026.
This year, Honda has issued 14 recalls, including those involving motorcycles, and one affecting over 880,000 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles over a rear suspension defect. That’s fewer than fellow Asian rivals Toyota, with 25 recalls, and Hyundai, with 19. Ford continues to lead the unwanted list with 78 recalls, followed by Stellantis and General Motors with 38 and 25 recalls, respectively.
Kristen Brown
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