Honda recalls nearly 720,000 defective vehicles in U.S.

Honda has voluntarily recalled about 720,000 vehicles in the United States, including Accords and Civics (produced from 2023 to 2025) due to a faulty high-pressure fuel pump. According to the manufacturer, the fuel pump may develop internal cracks due to a faulty high-pressure fuel pump core. These cracks can propagate while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of fire, collision, or injury, as well as the potential for fuel leaks and odors while driving or idling. It’s worth noting that as of the recall announcement, the company has not received any verified crash or injury complaints related to this issue.

Honda said it will contact all registered owners of affected cars by email in December and ask them to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer for a free inspection. If damage is found, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump free of charge.

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Other recent recalls

Notably, Honda last week recalled nearly 2 million vehicles in North America due to steering issues. Among them, the United States has 1.7 million vehicles, followed by Canada (240,000 vehicles) and Mexico (58,000 vehicles). The recall affects several vehicles, including the Civic and Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Acura Integra and Integra Type S. All vehicles will be produced between 2022 and 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into the incident last March, which was later escalated in November.

On that note, a faulty steering gearbox assembly may create too much internal friction, causing difficult steering or strange noises. Honda says dealers will replace the faulty gear springs with upgraded parts and lubricate them as needed to resolve steering issues. Honda plans to contact owners about the issue by mid-November.

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In terms of complaints, drivers have reported “sticky steering” issues that mostly occur on the highway after long drives. Most reports indicate that the problem occurs when the vehicle has low mileage. Honda says the problem stems from improperly manufactured components that expand when exposed to outside heat and moisture, and springs that are set extremely high, increasing sliding forces between parts.