Honda's American division announced this week that it will recall approximately 1.05 million vehicles in the United States due to a safety hazard associated with the tire repair kits included with certain models. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the sealant canister in the affected vehicles may build up pressure, potentially causing the cap to detach suddenly and pose an injury risk to nearby individuals.

The recall primarily covers the 2023-2026 model years of the Honda CR-V Hybrid, the Honda Accord Hybrid, and the 2025-2026 model years of the CR-V Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. Statistics indicate that the recall involves roughly 744,000 CR-V Hybrid units, about 305,000 Accord Hybrid units, and 340 Fuel Cell units.

In its investigation report, Honda noted that pressure could build inside the sealant bottle if the repair kit's nozzle is not properly connected to the tire valve. While a pressure relief valve is designed to release excess pressure, adjustments on some valves were found to be insufficiently precise, preventing them from functioning as intended. This could allow pressure to continue rising, eventually causing the cap to be ejected with enough force to potentially injure a user.

As of May 28, Honda has received 53 warranty claims and eight reports of injuries related to the issue, with no fatal accidents reported fortunately. Honda stated that the root cause of the problem lies in a design defect in the kit and inadequacies in the supplier's manufacturing process.

Honda plans to begin mailing notification letters to affected owners starting July 27. Authorized dealers will then replace the tire repair kit's nozzle or sealant bottle free of charge. The new replacement parts will eliminate the one-way valve structure that caused the problem. Owners can also check if their vehicle is included in the recall by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website.