Honda recalls 4,804 vehicles for second tire‑repair kit recall over dangerous bottle cap

Honda has issued a second recall for 4,804 vehicles after a previous recall addressed the same tire‑repair kit issue. The recall covers 2025‑2026 Honda CR‑V Fuel‑Cell EVs, 2023‑2026 CR‑V hybrids and 2023‑2026 Accord hybrids. Owners will be notified by mail and directed to a dealer for a repair. The earlier recall affected over one million vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes the problem involves a faulty tire‑repair kit.

Why the bottle cap can fly

Why the bottle cap can fly The problem is a bottle cap on the flat‑tire repair kit that could detach if the nozzle is not connected properly. Incorrect attachment can cause pressure to build inside the sealant bottle, forcing the cap to fly off. The cap could hit a person or damage property. The same defect prompted the first recall in June. No injuries have yet been reported.

MotorBiscuit reports that the mistake came from the supplier’s warehouse, where pre‑countermeasure parts were mixed with the corrected parts. The supplier failed to implement change‑point management, allowing the defective components to be shipped to dealers. As a result, a small group of vehicles still received the faulty kit. Honda will replace the nozzle or bottle at dealer service centers. Notices to owners are expected to arrive around November 16.