A heightened fire risk has led to the recall of more than 60,000 Honda hybrid vehicles in Canada.
Honda Canada initiated a
recall on Oct. 16 for approximately 61,000 vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025. The recall was prompted by the potential for fuel leaks from a defective fuel pump core that is vulnerable to cracking.
“During vehicle operation, these cracks can lead to possible fuel leaks and fuel smell while idling or driving,” the company said in its recall notice. “A fuel leak in the presence of a spark increases the risk of a fire, along with the potential of a subsequent crash or injuries.”
The affected models are the 2023-2024 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid, the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Sedan Hybrid.
Registered owners of all affected models will receive a notification by mail asking them to bring their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer for a complimentary inspection, Honda Canada said. The dealer will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump if it is found to be defective.
Transport Canada has also
issued a recall for the Honda hybrid CR-V 2023 models due to high-voltage batteries with faulty negative terminals. If the terminals were to break, it could cause sparks that may ignite a fire or cause injuries.
The Oct. 3 notice, which was updated Oct. 16, said Honda would get in touch with owners by mail to request they take their cars to a dealership for battery replacement.
Earlier Recalls
Honda Canada has issued several recall notices in 2024.The company recalled nearly 240,000 vehicles across the country less than two weeks ago due to a steering issue that could increase collision risk.
The defect in the steering gear box could result in increased risk of a crash or injury for drivers of several newer-model Honda and Acura vehicles, the company said in an Oct. 9
press release.
The automaker also announced a nationwide recall for nearly 67,000 vehicles due to airbag-sensor issues in front passenger seats in February.
Honda’s
recall notice of 66,846 vehicles said there were problems with the weight sensor that ensures airbags only deploy for adults. If a child were in the front passenger seat, deployed frontal and knee airbags could cause injury, the company said.
In March, Honda
recalled its 2024 Odyssey minivan, saying water could enter the steering gearbox assembly causing the gears to corrode and stick together. The company said at the time that it could result in a loss of steering control.
