2023 Honda Accord and CR-V Hybrid transmission defect can cause power loss
Honda is recalling certain 2023 Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid vehicles because the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) may have been improperly manufactured, potentially resulting in loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The electronic transmission defect qualifies as a 'structural vehicle defect' per the rubric. Although no crashes or injuries have been reported, the confirmed defect that can cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk warrants a Severe (Score 4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) may have been improperly manufactured, potentially creating a defect in the transmission system.
This defect can result in a loss of drive power. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2023. Affected owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to arrange a service appointment.
The remedy is a free replacement of the electronic continuously variable transmission. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Hazard
- transmission-defect
- power-loss
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 19
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- ACCORD HYBRID
- CR-V HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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