2025 HONDA CR-V

1 recalls, 369 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

24V744000 Oct 3, 2024
STEERING
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have b... Read more
Consequence
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
1,693,199 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

369 total complaints 11 crashes 4 fires 13 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE64
UNKNOWN OR OTHER44
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41
POWER TRAIN40
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22
STEERING17
SERVICE BRAKES16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
AIR BAGS10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING8
ENGINE Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
I am reporting a severe factory design defect regarding water intrusion into the EVAP emissions system on my 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]) After driving home in a normal rainstorm, the vehicle threw diagnostic trouble code P24C0 (EVAP system leak detection pump switching valve stuck ON). The a... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
the CMBS, auto braking system is engaging and BRAKING my car for no reason. For example, driving 70mph on turnpike, it engaged on a dry road, clear day with no other cars or items in front of me. VERY dangerous. vehicles behind me could have crashed into me. happened at least 2 more times on 35... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in cold weather, the windshield wiper was activated, but the windshield wiper fluid failed to disperse and the windshield wiper failed to engage immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a s... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The driver's and steering wheel air bags unexpectedly deployed. In addition, the contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle. The... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 31, 2026
Incident date: Aug 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The driver's and steering wheel air bags unexpectedly deployed. In addition, the contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle. The... Read more
STEERING Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 24, 2026
I brought my Honda CR-V Hybrid to Brad Deery Honda on April 11, 2025, to have the steering gearbox worm gear recall inspected. At that time, I was told everything was fine. Unfortunately, I am now experiencing steering issues. When I turn the steering wheel, I hear clicking noises, and the steering ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 22, 2026
Fuel pump injector gave out at around 25,700 miles on 2025 crv hybrid. This happened while driving and put mine and my passengers safety at risk. When it went out, I got multiple warning messages saying power system failure, blind spot monitoring system failure, and transmission system problem. My c... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 22, 2026
Fuel pump injector gave out at around 25,700 miles on 2025 crv hybrid. This happened while driving and put mine and my passengers safety at risk. When it went out, I got multiple warning messages saying power system failure, blind spot monitoring system failure, and transmission system problem. My c... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 7, 2026
The hybrid fan died after 23k miles of use and put the car into limp mode on the highway, the lane departure system frequently does not work, and the car has never come to close to the estimated MPG.
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 7, 2026
The hybrid fan died after 23k miles of use and put the car into limp mode on the highway, the lane departure system frequently does not work, and the car has never come to close to the estimated MPG.
AIR BAGS Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Aug 14, 2026
Went full speed into a ditch which totaled the car and no airbags deployed.
Crash
STEERING Aug 12, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not includ... Read more
TIRES Aug 12, 2026
Incident date: Aug 12, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact had not yet received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V366000 (Tires); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, even though the recall remedy indicated that parts were available in limited supply. The local dealer was co... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2025
Unknown which system failed. While driving on the freeway, truck lost power for a few seconds. Dash lights turned off and back on. Our safety and the safety of others on the freeway were at risk as we had no control of the vehicle. Have not had the truck checked for the problem. Scared to drive... Read more
ENGINE Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle suffers from an intermittent, total engine stalling and propulsion failure. Without warning, the engine completely shuts down while driving and automatically drops the vehicle into "Access... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle suffers from an intermittent, total engine stalling and propulsion failure. Without warning, the engine completely shuts down while driving and automatically drops the vehicle into "Access... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake pedal felt spongy while depressed. After parking the vehicle, the contact later restarted the vehicle, and the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed. While inspecting under the hood, t... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle decelerated to 29 MPH and failed to properly accelerate. The accelerator pedal was depressed and went down to the floorboard. The vehicle was pulled over safely and avoided a... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 20, 2026
Transmission issue. Ford error code p07f7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Explorer. While the contact's wife was driving 60 MPH, the instrument cluster independently turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a software malfunction. The contact was informed that the unknown software needed to be updated. The ve... Read more
TIRES Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 20, 2026
P235/65r18, 106v 3 of the 4 tires are bubbled out lose air and are constantly feeling as if they are hydroplaning with lack of ice water or snow, constantly having to fill the tires with air. One has popped completely and am driving on a spare tire. It is unsafe to drive, 33 of the 4 tpms sensors ha... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2025
My fuel rail assembly in my 2011 kia sedona is cracked and leaking causing a gas smell. I'm confused why only some of the kias from 2011 got recalled when it seems like a lot more have this issue.
POWER TRAIN Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
While shifting my vehicle from Park, a "Service Transmission" warning message appeared on the dashboard. The warning would illuminate and then disappear, but the vehicle continued to shift into the other gears. At the time the issue occurred, my truck had only 47,000 miles. I brought it to Blasius C... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
The AC system blowed hot air. There's must be a problem with this model because my friend also have the 2021 BMW X5 and its AC also have problem. We're suffering from this due to Manufacturing defect.
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that, following the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V067000 (Electrical System), the vehicle failed to start. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was made aware of the post-repair... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 30, 2026
Incident date: Jun 21, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.
POWER TRAIN Jun 24, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
2018 XSE Camry 4Cyl, 114k Miles, 2026. Transmission is failing, and I bought the car used in Oct of 2025, 86k Miles. As of 2026 the car has started to make a noise that sounds like a jet engine when accelerating, and the transmission fluid is black. Went to a local transmission shop, and they told m... Read more
ENGINE Jun 24, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
The engine of my Kia Rio 2017 is the system that is failing it is sudden with no warning and has been diagnosed by Kia themselves stating that the engine will seize. My safety is put at risk because the car may seize while in traffic causing difficulty steering and breaking. This problem was first c... Read more
TIRES Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
I have had two delaminations of my tires, one in August 2023, and one just this week - June 2026. Pictures are attached. Both tires had more than 50% tread left, and the tread was delaminating from the sidewall. MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4S Max Performance Summer Tires in 285/40ZR22
STEERING Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2026
This 2015 Ford Explorer XLT - The power steering goes out. Multiple times. No recall with many many of these vehicles reporting to have the same problem. I was 200 miles away from home when this happened. The steering becomes extremely stiff and jerks. Making it very dangerous.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2026
Idle stop has not engaged motor at intersection. This has happened three times in the last 2 months. Honda Passport has 29024 miles on it. All three incidents required shutting down the Passport and restarting the SUV. Each time there was a backup of cars behind me and I put on warning flashers.
POWER TRAIN Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
Our Jeep 4Xe underwent the recall for the hybrid battery. The battery was replaced in May 2026, since then the vehicle hesitates to accelerate at speed causing a safety concern. This vehicle has been recalled so many times we have no confidence in the vehicle.
ENGINE Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
Our Jeep 4Xe underwent the recall for the hybrid battery. The battery was replaced in May 2026, since then the vehicle hesitates to accelerate at speed causing a safety concern. This vehicle has been recalled so many times we have no confidence in the vehicle.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
Our Jeep 4Xe underwent the recall for the hybrid battery. The battery was replaced in May 2026, since then the vehicle hesitates to accelerate at speed causing a safety concern. This vehicle has been recalled so many times we have no confidence in the vehicle.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
While driving, the hood of my vehicle flew up and broke my windshield and caused damage to body by the hood hinge on both sides. There were no warning lamps or signals that warned me that the hood was loose. I had limited visual to pull over and close the hood. Fortunately I was going slow and there... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
The front camera behind the rear view mirror comes up with code and the cruise control will not work and the lane departure system and the forward Collision system and adaptive cruise control. The front camera issue can only be repaired by replacing the camera between 800 and 1500 cost to purchase t... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun... Read more
ENGINE Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
The vehicle is experiencing an Auto Idle Stop (AIS) failure to restart from a complete stop. The engine dies, the electrical system resets, and it requires a manual button push or jumpstart to get moving again
AIR BAGS Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
I have replaced my rotors and my brakes soon as I got the car I’ve had the car for a month now I was in a major accident. Someone walked in front of my car. My emergency brake system did not work my rotors and my brakes, have been scrubbing ever since I got the car. And I don’t know how to fix t... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
I am constantly getting a malfunction for P0101 despite changing my air flow system. It creates acceleration problems everytime.
STEERING Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
Unknown.no accident ,Steering is tight. Started noticing it May 12 2026.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
My transmission failed the week I got it it was inspected by the dealership and I was told that they could not do anything about it I’ve been calling them for a whole year I’ve made notes and complaints I’ve contacted my lender they contacted the dealership to trade me in a new car and was tol... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
The front camera behind the rear view mirror comes up with code and the cruise control will not work and the lane departure system and the forward Collision system and adaptive cruise control. The front camera issue can only be repaired by replacing the camera between 800 and 1500 cost to purchase t... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 9, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
My Honda has experienced repeated failures of the front headlamps due to moisture accumulating inside the assembly. In addition the failures of the headlamps caused a fuse to blow rendering the turn signals inoperable. This is dangerous because it limits visibility at night, inability to signal othe... Read more
ENGINE Jun 1, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
Eninge started knocking, flashed warnings to pull over immediately. I did and had the vehicle towed to Westway Ford in Irving. Their investigation showed the engine needs a full rebuild and they are claiming it is not covered under warranty. They shared pictures & a written repair estimate. Doing an... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 1, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
Eninge started knocking, flashed warnings to pull over immediately. I did and had the vehicle towed to Westway Ford in Irving. Their investigation showed the engine needs a full rebuild and they are claiming it is not covered under warranty. They shared pictures & a written repair estimate. Doing an... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 1, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The panoramic moonroof glass shattered while the vehicle was parked and stationary in my driveway. There was no known impact from another object and no occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the incident. I had the moonroof sunshade closed when the glass shattered. The upper surface of the sun... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 30, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
My cruise control, automatic lane changing indicator light indicator, brake indicator light, high beam light indicator lights all keep coming off and on. Researching it on YouTube states that it’s the camera on my windshield getting too hot and it’s a known issue. It’s $1800 To fix but other... Read more
STEERING May 26, 2026
Incident date: May 21, 2026
Car is difficult to keep straight at highway speed. Steering feels stiff and requires effort to turn right or left. Constant minor corrections to steering are required to maintain straight heading. Problem is ongoing since first incident.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 HONDA CR-V

2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 15.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA CR-V

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE22011 Opened: Nov 28, 2022 , Closed: Jul 22, 2024
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018
Rear Differential Seizure
On November 29, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE 22-011 after reviewing field reports alleging rear differential seizure in 2018-2022MY Honda CR-V and HR-V vehicles equipped with all wheel drive. To date, ODI has not received any consumer complaints. Some of the field report... Read more
PE11017 Opened: Apr 29, 2011 , Closed: Sep 23, 2011
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
Low Beam Headlights Stop Working
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.Several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the... Read more
EA11004 Opened: Apr 11, 2011 , Closed: Oct 24, 2012
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
Driver's Power Window Master Switch
This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 10-047 and was based on reports from consumers alleging that smoke and/or fire, as defined in 49 CFR ? 579.4, had occurred inside of the driver's door.The subject vehicles, model year (MY) 2006 CR-V, were manufactured at two different as... Read more
PE10047 Opened: Nov 22, 2010 , Closed: Apr 15, 2011
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005
Driver's Master Power Window Switch
This investigation was opened based on three Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire reports alleging smoke and fire occurred inside of the driver's door.The complainants reported that the master power window switch and, in some cases its wiring harness, had sustained heat related damage and required replacem... Read more
EA04027 Opened: Sep 9, 2004 , Closed: Jan 19, 2005
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003
UNDERHOOD FIRES
IN DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING EA04-027, HONDA IDENTIFIED A MECHANISM WHICH CAUSES THE RUBBER SEAL (GASKET) OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (OE) OIL FILTER TO ADHERE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.IF AN ADHERED SEAL REMAINS WHEN THE OE FILTER IS REMOVED AND A NEW FILTER IS INSTALLED, A DOUBLE G... Read more
PE04018 Opened: Feb 19, 2004 , Closed: Jul 1, 2004
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
OIL FILTER FIRES
THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED 32 INCIDENTS OF OIL FILTER LEAKAGE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION, WITH 22 RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRES.ALL OF THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED FOLLOWING OIL CHANGES.HONDA'S INVESTIGATION OF 14 OF THE FIRE INCIDENTS DETERMINED THAT FIVE OIL FILTERS HAD STACKED SEALS (DOUBLE-GASK... Read more
EA03018 Opened: Sep 9, 2003 , Closed: Nov 13, 2003
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
ALL BUT ONE ODI COMPLAINT AND ALL ODI CRASHES ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA REPORTS.ALL 7 CRASHES WERE ROLL-AWAY CRASHES THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED UNSECURED (NOT IN PARK, BRAKE NOT ENGAGED).THE 3 NOTED INJURIES WERE RELATIVELY MINOR.THE WARRANTY CL... Read more
PE03013 Opened: Apr 15, 2003 , Closed: Sep 9, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
ALL ODI COMPLAINTS AND CRASHES ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA COMPLAINTS.THE WARRANTY CLAIM COUNT SHOWN FOR OTHER REPRESENTS INCIDENTS WHERE HONDA'S ANALYSIS OF CLAIM DETAIL INDICATES THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.THE CR-V INTERLOCK SYSTEM UTILIZES AN ECU TO CONTROL A SOLENOID DRIVEN BLOCKING DEVICE ... Read more

HONDA CR-V - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CR-V across all model years (1997, 2025).

196 Total Recalls
21,406 Total Complaints
8 Investigations
1,255 Reported Crashes
333 Reported Fires
38 Reported Deaths

HONDA CR-V - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 189 View
2025 (current) 1 369
2024 2 577 View
2023 3 664 View
2022 3 324 View
2021 4 470 View
2020 7 468 View
2019 8 1,556 View
2018 5 3,017 View
2017 7 2,656 View
2016 3 549 View
2015 3 978 View
2014 1 799 View
2013 2 500 View
2012 3 515 View
2011 13 648 View
2010 15 588 View
2009 12 447 View
2008 11 1,222 View
2007 12 1,163 View
2006 13 522 View
2005 14 602 View
2004 13 603 View
2003 14 581 View
2002 16 661 View
2001 1 159 View
2000 2 156 View
1999 3 158 View
1998 3 136 View
1997 2 129 View

Other HONDA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCORD 1,544 31,106 View
ODYSSEY 1,083 15,814 View
PILOT 1,019 12,296 View
ACCORD HYBRID 883 1,156 View
CIVIC 752 19,886 View
INSIGHT 709 669 View
PASSPORT 510 2,127 View
FIT 348 2,698 View