2026 HONDA CR-V

0 recalls, 189 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

189 total complaints 10 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19
POWER TRAIN15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9
STEERING9
VISIBILITY/WIPER9
AIR BAGS8
SERVICE BRAKES7
STRUCTURE:BODY7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
Recurring, intermittent fuel smell inside the vehicle, even with the air on recirculate. Seems to occur when on very hot days when the vehicle has been running a lot. The dealership found a soaked evap canister, replaced the fuel tank and evap canister, and the symptoms returned after about one w... Read more
ENGINE Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
Recurring, intermittent fuel smell inside the vehicle, even with the air on recirculate. Seems to occur when on very hot days when the vehicle has been running a lot. The dealership found a soaked evap canister, replaced the fuel tank and evap canister, and the symptoms returned after about one w... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
Recurring, intermittent fuel smell inside the vehicle, even with the air on recirculate. Seems to occur when on very hot days when the vehicle has been running a lot. The dealership found a soaked evap canister, replaced the fuel tank and evap canister, and the symptoms returned after about one w... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Aug 13, 2026
New, 2026 Honda CRV purchased on 07/02/2026. The washer system doesn't adequately clean the windshield because the washer nozzles are mounted on on the wiper arms and are timed poorly. During our 1st highway trip on 08/13/2026, visibility was impaired due to an obvious, unsafe windshield wiper desi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 2026
July 3 2026 multiple error codes vehicle assistant, brakes, steering wheel, vehicle stability. Vehicle was stuck in Park. Unable to put in reverse drive or neutral was stranded for 30 plus minutes before vehicle would shift out of park. Vehicle towed to dealership by tow truck driver who witness c... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 4, 2026
Incident date: Aug 27, 2026
Supplemental restraint system problem. See you dealer. After 10 miles on my new car. Got error just after I left my dealer.
SUSPENSION Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 7, 2026
The vehicle was purchased Aug 7th and since delivery date the car has been having issues. The primary issue is the infotainment system, the monitor sometimes disconnects from apple CarPlay abruptly. During the use of this feature the navigation system will also disconnect making it unsafe when using... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 7, 2026
The vehicle was purchased Aug 7th and since delivery date the car has been having issues. The primary issue is the infotainment system, the monitor sometimes disconnects from apple CarPlay abruptly. During the use of this feature the navigation system will also disconnect making it unsafe when using... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 7, 2026
The vehicle was purchased Aug 7th and since delivery date the car has been having issues. The primary issue is the infotainment system, the monitor sometimes disconnects from apple CarPlay abruptly. During the use of this feature the navigation system will also disconnect making it unsafe when using... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2026
The very first time I used the wiper fluid spray, it sprays too late, when the wipers are vertical. I have had the vehicle 1 month and it has 1000 miles on it. This will be extremely dangerous during winter when I can't get road spray off the windshield. I will be calling the dealership tomorrow. I ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Aug 20, 2026
I am experiencing recurring problems with the infotainment system, GPS navigation, and Apple CarPlay in my 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Apple CarPlay connects to the vehicle, but the navigation/GPS does not consistently display or function correctly. I have experienced the problem using both wireless Ap... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 23, 2026
LOUD SQUEAL NOISE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SELECTED IN REVERSE. REMAINS SQUEALLING AS LONG AS TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Aug 14, 2026
I am writing to formally log a product quality and safety complaint regarding my 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid.The Low-Speed Braking Control system frequently triggers severe, abrupt false-positive braking events in common driving environments, such as steep driveways, when recreational bike rack is attach... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Aug 14, 2026
I am writing to formally log a product quality and safety complaint regarding my 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid.The Low-Speed Braking Control system frequently triggers severe, abrupt false-positive braking events in common driving environments, such as steep driveways, when recreational bike rack is attach... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 8, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
STEERING Aug 19, 2026
Incident date: Aug 19, 2026
I started the car, put it in reverse, and started backing out of the driveway (car was moving fine). When I went to turn the wheel, it was locked. I could not steer. I hit the brakes, tried the wheel more (wouldn't move), so I put the car in park. Still couldn't move the wheel, so I turned the car o... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2026
We recently purchased a 2026 Honda CRV LX and the rear window has shattered without cause twice. The dealership has replaced it twice, but now says they’re closing the report and calling it an environmental issue. We have two other brand new cars on our property with no environmental issues. They ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Aug 13, 2026
The windshield washer fluid does not dispense until the wipers are in a directly up position, spraying the fluid either onto the side windows or off the side of the car when in motion. Fluid does not reach the passenger side at all when the car is in motion and the fluid is sprayed. What little bit ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 1, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
When the vehicle engages auto-off at a stoplight, the engine stalls when trying to reengage. The engine also struggles to engage from a manual start, sometimes needing to try starting the engine three or four times before it will turn on. Two Buick dealerships inspected the vehicle and confirmed GM ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 25, 2026
WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, COOLANT TEMP SENSORS, HEATER CORE VEHICLE OVER HEATS CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE AND MAKE LOUD NOISE. AFTER FIXING, VEHICLE STILL CAUSE CHECK ENGINE TO COME AND VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH NOT WANTING TO SHIFT GEARS. INDEPENT SERVICE CENTER. CHECK ENGINE NO PREVIOUS WARNING.
ENGINE Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
12 v battery has drained 3 times now
ENGINE Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
I am submitting this report to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a safety‑related defect involving the BMW N20/N26 engine timing chain assembly. My vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine failure at highway speed due to a timing chain malfunction. This failure ... Read more
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Jul 26, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
225/r17 Pressure system did not alert the other driver of liss of pressure blew out side i recked into her
Crash
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 26, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
The infotainment display in this vehicle intermittently fails to power on, most often at startup. When this occurs, the screen remains dark while audio and physical controls continue to function. The vehicle sometimes must be restarted, and the display does not always return. When the display is dar... Read more
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Jul 26, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
225/r17 Pressure system did not alert the other driver of liss of pressure blew out side i recked into her
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 25, 2026
Incident date: Jul 23, 2026
I'm not sure If I need to report BMW for declining to repair a recall known as 24V-608. I went to my local BMW dealership Valley Auto World BMW In Fayetteville, NC. The first time we went they said they put a cover over the wiring connector for oil or water dripping from the PCV hose. When we went t... Read more
ENGINE Jul 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
Just purchased a used 2021 KIA seltos with about 45k miles. I did my research and checked prior if there were any major issues. Since it showed zero recalls and received relatively good reviews I thought it would be a safe and reliable vehicle. I was wrong.I had the vehicle for only about three mont... Read more
ENGINE Jul 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2026
The engine has been consuming oil, where we were adding at least a quart of oil between oil changes. We noticed the vehicle would shake like it was going to die while idling at a stop light or in a drive through. Recently my husband was driving home from work on a busy highway and the vehicles check... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
On 07/10/2026 at approximately 1:10 a.m., the parked and unoccupied vehicle caught fire while turned off. The vehicle had not been driven for several hours. A neighbor was awakened by the horn/alarm and popping noises, observed fire near the passenger-side cab/engine area, and called 911. The fire r... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
Formal Complaint – 2019 Buick Enclave Rear A/C Evaporator Failure I am filing a safety complaint regarding repeated refrigerant leaks and rear A/C evaporator failure on my 2019 Buick Enclave. My vehicle has 72,000 miles and has experienced two A/C system failures within 60 days. The first Freon l... Read more
ENGINE Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jul 18, 2026
VEHICLE & PURCHASE DETAILS: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (3.6L V6 Pentastar Engine). Purchased on/around April 27 in agreement with my credit union. INCIDENT & DEFECT DESCRIPTION: Upon taking delivery, the vehicle immediately displayed diagnostic warning codes. The selling dealer attempted diagnosis/r... Read more
STEERING Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jul 21, 2026
The vehicle has experienced a pattern of recurring electrical failures beginning shortly after purchase, involving driver door controls (window, lock, mirror, and interior lighting functions), which have required four separate repair attempts over approximately three years, including replacement of ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jun 23, 2026
While accelerating from a stop the powertrain briefly lost power and the car slowed before accelerating normally
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
My vehicle is losing power from the battery showing battery needs to recharge and its full charged have to turn interior lights off
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
Make and Model of my car was recalled for a faulty Fuel Pump System, however my car was never listed as being one of those recalled, my fuel has now gone out due to this and I should be able to have this repaired. Car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, will work once jumped, battery and a... Read more
STEERING Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
There is an ongoing problem with the electric power steering on my 2018 Honda CR-V that has begun malfunctioning. The steering sticks near the center position and requires additional force before it releases. When it releases, the steering changes from tight to loose, making it easy to overcorrect.... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jul 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop or while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the used car dealer where... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jul 7, 2026
[XXX], XXX Volkswagen America Volkswagen Customer CARE 3800 Hamlin Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2829 Reference: VW Tiguan 2026. Dashboard reflection on both lateral mirrors creates a Hazardous Visual Obstruction. Dear all, I’m a loyal client with my second lease with Volkswagen. Few weeks ago, m... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jul 19, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
KiA started a system update while I was driving on a busy road which caused complete loss of engine power and all electrical. This is nuts. What if you’re on the highway driving 70 mph and this happens?
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 5, 2026
I am filing a formal complaint regarding General Motors' handling of a critical vehicle component that has left my vehicle and many others in an unsafe condition. For more than over a one month, I have been waiting for a replacement gear shift module that is currently on backorder. During this time... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 12, 2026
I was driving down the highway with no cars around and the middle of the moonroof shattered suddenly and violently from the inside outward.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 12, 2026
NHTSA Safety Recall# 26V-016/Winnebago recall 201 was completed on my coach before delivery. The replacement part is falling off, as was identified in the NHTSA recall. The dealer has the coach if additional inspection or information is needed. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
The component that failed is the rear spoiler of the Durango. There is already a recall in place. The vehicle was inspected a few years ago and passed. Then, the issue happened where it fell off while driving, damaging the back hatch of the Durango. After speaking with the dealership, they refused t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
Component or System Failed: The critical safety component that failed—and was deliberately tampered with—is the ABS/DSC (Anti-lock Braking System / Dynamic Stability Control) module. The compromised component is currently on the vehicle and is readily available for physical inspection upon reque... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
Component or System Failed: The critical safety component that failed—and was deliberately tampered with—is the ABS/DSC (Anti-lock Braking System / Dynamic Stability Control) module. The compromised component is currently on the vehicle and is readily available for physical inspection upon reque... Read more
ENGINE Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
The vehicle has stalled in traffic multiple times, it sends emergency messages while operating that the vehicle must pull off of the road or shut down, it is constantly displaying "service stop/ start system" messages and service lights, it sometimes doesn't start after having gotten to a location b... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
Ignition key is stuck in the vehicle with the ignition on will not come out
AIR BAGS Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
I wan involved in a high speed crash and my air bags did not deploy. I was hurt hitting my head on the steering wheel.
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
The motorcycle powertrain loses power while traveling at speed without warning. The engine lights come on when the power leaves the powertrain, and I have to coast to a safe location. Recently, it happened while on a road trip to Tennessee on the interstate and I had to maneuver through traffic, c... Read more
ENGINE Jun 30, 2026
Incident date: Jun 30, 2026
Check engine light came on, engine started "sputtering". No danger at time. Took to established repair center who notified us the engine had a common problem with this year/model Ford where the coolant leaks into the engine block. Total engine replacement is only option. We were told Ford knows abo... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 HONDA CR-V

2026 HONDA CR-V SUV N/A AWD

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 (current) 0 189
2025 1 369 View
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