Honda CR-V E PHEV, CR-V E:hev Recall R/2025/025: Trailer Hitch Incorrect Part Number Label Attached (Accessory), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2025
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- 6LV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V E PHEV, CR-V E:hev vehicles built between 27 April 2023 and 26 February 2024. Some vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrectly labelled trailer hitch of the wrong specification which may come into contact with the Integrated Power Unit (IPU) when a rear-end collision occurs and result in a short circuit in the high-voltage power system or a risk of fire. The dealer will inspect and replace the trailer hitch with the correct part if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrectly labelled trailer hitch of the wrong specification which may come into contact with the Integrated Power Unit (IPU) when a rear-end collision occurs and result in a short circuit in the high-voltage power system or a risk of fire. Cracks may also appear on the trailer hitch weld seams when towing excess weight for prolonged periods which could result in a risk of trailer hitch detachment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Trailer Hitch Incorrect Part Number Label Attached (Accessory) Defect: Affected vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrectly labelled trailer hitch of the wrong specification which may come into contact with the Integrated Power Unit (IPU) when a rear-end collision occurs and result in a short circuit in the high-voltage power system or a risk of fire. Cracks may also appear on the trailer hitch weld seams when towing excess weight for prolonged periods which could result in a risk of trailer hitch detachment. Remedy: Inspect and replace the trailer hitch with the correct part if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a risk of trailer hitch detachment.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and replace the trailer hitch with the correct part if necessary.
Are You Affected?
CR-V E PHEV, CR-V E:hev built between 27 April 2023 and 26 February 2024 may be included. Honda estimates 64 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code 6LV or the DVSA reference R/2025/025. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic E:hev, Civic Type R, CR-V E PHEV, CR-V E:hev and 1 more22-25M Civic and other models EPS gear box worm wheel swelling failure 6JP | Urgent | R/2025/024 | |
| Civic E:ehev, Civic E:hev, CR-V E:hev, CR-Vp and 1 more23-25M high pressure fuel pump solenoid component part breakage: 6YP | Urgent | R/2024/476 | |
| CivicCivic Lithium-Ion battery negative terminal defect | Urgent | R/2024/389 | |
| CRV E HEV, CRV HybridBattery cable contact short circuit problem | Urgent | R/2023/357 | |
| CR-VLiquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur | Urgent | R/2020/377 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2024/476 on 9 Dec 2024, for 23-25M high pressure fuel pump solenoid component part breakage: 6YP. The one launched after it was R/2025/024 on 31 Mar 2025, for 22-25M Civic and other models EPS gear box worm wheel swelling failure 6JP. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda CR-V recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/025, launched 30 January 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.