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Honda Power Train Recalls Cover Gearshift Failures and Lost Drive Power
Honda’s power train notices repeatedly describe loss of drive power, inability to shift, or unintended movement. The CR-V Hybrid appears in two notices: a front driveshaft defect affecting certain 2022 vehicles and an electronic transmission defect affecting certain 2023 vehicles, alongside the 2023 Accord Hybrid. Motorcycle shift-control problems recur on the 2024 CB650R and CBR650R and the 2025 CB1000SP, but involve different fasteners and remedies. Another motorcycle notice covers transmission main-shaft circlip detachment across several 2018–2019 models. The 2018–2019 Odyssey notice concerns a TCU reboot that can shift the transmission into Park and damage the parking rod, potentially allowing parked movement.
Warning signs to watch for
- Unexpected motorcycle movement at engine start or transmission and rear-wheel seizure while moving: June 2019 transmission main-shaft recall.
- Sudden loss of drive power or parked rollaway if the parking brake is not applied: December 2021 RDX/CR-V Hybrid driveshaft recall.
- Loss of drive power: August 2023 Accord Hybrid/CR-V Hybrid electronic-transmission recall.
- Inability to shift gears: February 2025 CB650R/CBR650R gear shift arm recall and October 2025 CB1000SP pivot-bolt recall.
- Unexpected shifting into Park or rolling when parked: April 2019 Odyssey TCU recall.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied power train notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The June 2019 motorcycle transmission main-shaft and December 2021 RDX/CR-V Hybrid driveshaft notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither does the August 2023 Accord Hybrid/CR-V Hybrid electronic-transmission notice. The February 2025 CB650R/CBR650R gear shift arm, October 2025 CB1000SP gearshift pedal pivot-bolt, and April 2019 Odyssey TCU notices also do not tell owners to stop driving. The supplied notices do not direct owners to park outside.
What the free repair involves
The specified remedies are free. Dealers replace the transmission main shaft under the June 2019 motorcycle recall, the necessary front driveshaft under the December 2021 recall, and the e-CVT under the August 2023 recall. The 2025 motorcycle remedies replace the respective shift arm or pivot bolt. Odyssey dealers secure battery terminals, update TCU software, and check parking-rod effectiveness.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 5 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report power train problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under power train for the Honda models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Power train complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Odyssey | 164 |
| 2019 Honda Odyssey | 125 |
| 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid | 20 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 9 |
| 2019 Honda CB300R | 2 |
| 2025 Honda Cb1000sp | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Honda CB1000SP Gearshift Pedal Bolt May Loosen | high |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Honda CBR650R Gear Shift Arm May Loosen | high |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Honda Accord and CR-V Hybrid Transmission May Fail | high |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Acura RDX, Honda CR-V Hybrid Driveshaft May Fail | high |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Honda Motorcycle Transmission Part May Come Loose | high |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Honda Odyssey Transmission Computer May Shift Into Park Unexpectedly | medium |
Common questions
Which CR-V Hybrid power train problems are listed?
The December 2021 notice covers certain 2022 CR-V Hybrids with a potentially failing front driveshaft. The August 2023 notice covers certain 2023 CR-V Hybrids with an electronic transmission defect. Dealers replace the necessary driveshaft or the e-CVT under the respective recall.
Why can the Odyssey transmission shift into Park unexpectedly?
The April 2019 notice says loose battery terminal connections or a degraded battery may cause the TCU to reboot and shift into Park, potentially damaging the parking rod. Dealers secure terminal connections, update TCU software, and check parking-rod effectiveness free.
Do the CB650R and CB1000SP gearshift recalls use the same repair?
The February 2025 notice specifies free gear shift arm replacement for certain 2024 CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles. The October 2025 notice specifies free gearshift pedal pivot-bolt replacement for certain 2025 CB1000SP Hornet SP motorcycles. Both describe possible inability to shift gears.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.