Honda recalls 720K top-selling cars due to fire risk

Honda has announced its second major recall this month alone, warning more than 720,000 of its top-selling vehicles could start on fire due to high-pressure fuel pumps susceptible to cracking and leaking gas.
Models at risk include the automaker’s 2023-24 Accord and Accord Hybrid and its 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid. CR-V Hybrids manufactured between 2023 and 2025 are also being recalled.
The company said its decision to recall those vehicles is voluntary. There are no known incidents of drivers being harmed by the defect, according to NPR.
“Due to a defective high-pressure fuel pump core, cracks may form inside the fuel pump,” the company said in a statement. “During vehicle operation, these cracks can grow, leading to possible fuel leaks; fuel smell while idling or driving; and the risk of fire, crash, or injury.”
Owner of the vehicles impacted are expected to be contacted by mail in December with instructions to have their cars inspected. An authorized dealer will replace any defective pumps, Honda said.
Earlier this month, Honda recalled 1.7 million vehicles due to assembly-related steering problems that could result in crashes. That recall was prompted by federal regulators, according to The Associated Press. It applied to specific Acura Integras, Honda Civics, Honda CR-Vs and Honda HR-Vs built between 2022 and 2025.
In January, Consumer Affairs rated Honda the automaker with the world’s third-largest market share. The Japanese company trailed Toyota and Volkswagen respectively.