<body><div>Honda is recalling approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S.—including several hybrid models—due to fuel pumps that may crack and leak.The automaker announced that recall Tuesday, noting that 2023-2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid sedans, 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid sedans, and 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid crossovers were included. But it didn't break out specific numbers for hybrids, and further information was not available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the time of publishing.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3OVFIP_0wArqRjD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3OVFIP_0wArqRjD00" width="1024" height="634" ></figure>These vehicles may have high-pressure fuel pumps with defective cores, which could allow cracks to form inside the pumps, according to Honda. During operation, these cracks can grow, leading to fuel leaks that present a fire risk. If this occurs, drivers may notice a fuel smell during idling or driving, Honda noted.Dealers will inspect the high-pressure fuel pumps and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Honda plans to begin mailing owner notification letters in December. Owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or visit the automaker's recall site for more information.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2jxL8L_0wArqRjD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2jxL8L_0wArqRjD00" width="1024" height="664" ></figure>Among the recalled vehicles, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid marks the return of the nameplate as the replacement for the Honda Insight, which itself was essentially a Civic sedan with different styling. Employing Honda's 2-motor hybrid system, the Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy of 49 mpg combined (50 mpg city, 47 mpg highway) in sedan form. A hatchback is also available, although it doesn't appear to be affected by this recall.Honda expects the new Civic hybrid to eventually make up 40% of Civic sales, and claims hybrids already account for over 50% of Accord sales. That's in part because Honda offers the hybrid powertrain on four Accord trim levels, with only two non-hybrid grades (one of which is new for 2025).<h2>Contribute:</h2>Stephen Edelstein October 17, 2024Post mortem we are learning about plans Apple had for its EV's battery.California police call EVs "nearly unusable"The EVs termed unusable were the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, while F-150 Lightning electric trucks have been more warmly welcomed.Stephen Edelstein October 17, 2024Prototypes of a made-in-Mexico EV have already been built, said the country's new president.Stephen Edelstein October 17, 2024The EV charging experience is not equal in all states.Stephen Edelstein October 16, 2024The man in charge of BMW sees China as the only way to comply with upcoming regulations.Stephen Edelstein October 16, 2024THK has revealed an EV prototype penned by the designer of the original Nissan Leaf.Viknesh Vijayenthiran October 15, 2024Honda Prelude will skip stick, unlike brand's original hybrid coupeStephen Edelstein October 15, 2024The iconic Honda Prelude nameplate may return to the U.S., but a manual transmission might not be in the cards.The JCW performance upgrade goes electric on the Cooper EV and the forthcoming Aceman.Stephen Edelstein October 15, 2024Vehicles with the potential short circuit in the battery are advised not to charge beyond 80% until a remedy is ready in 2025.Stephen Edelstein October 15, 2024Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?The sudden U.S. market departure of one of the leading makers of smart home EV chargers leaves owners wondering if they'll work at all.Bengt Halvorson October 14, 2024Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid owners might experience an issue with their vehicle's brakes.Stephen Edelstein October 14, 2024</div></body>

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Honda recalls hybrids due to possible fuel leaks

Honda is recalling approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S.—including several hybrid models—due to fuel pumps that may crack and leak. The automaker announced that recall Tuesday, noting that 2023-2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid sedans, 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid sedans, and 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid crossovers were included. But it didn't break out specific numbers for hybrids, and further information was not available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the time of publishing.