Honda recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
What could happen
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Accord Hybrid 2020
- Honda Cr-V Hybrid 2020
- Honda Insight 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V798000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 17, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27,838
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software; Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- K9E
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags May 21, 2026
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Feb 1, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 18, 2023
- Acura / Honda recall: Seat belts Mar 9, 2023
- Honda recall: Seat belts Nov 18, 2021
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Mar 25, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.