What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2020 Honda CR-V

Typical pattern

6.6% of complaints about the 2020 Honda CR-V came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2020 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.4 yr in service. The most-reported system is collision avoidance (94 complaints), typically at 3.7 yr or about 26,000 miles.

Complaints
472
Median age at failure
4.4 yr
Median mileage
13,000 n=105
Crash / fire / tow
9.7% of reports
Safety recalls
7

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Collision avoidance
94 reports · 26,000 mi
3.7 yr
6.4%
Air bags
47 reports · 35,000 mi
4.5 yr
17%
Electrical system
43 reports · 11,500 mi
3.8 yr
16.3%
Steering
38 reports · 17,000 mi
5.5 yr
2.6%
Engine
38 reports · 50,000 mi
6.3 yr
2.6%
Fuel / propulsion
38 reports · 47,026 mi
5.1 yr
2.6%
Other
36 reports · 5,900 mi
3.8 yr
11.1%
Service brakes
30 reports · 8,300 mi
3.8 yr
13.3%
Power train
20 reports · 11,500 mi
5.0 yr
25%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V332000 2026-05-21
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

24V064000 2024-02-01
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

23V858000 2023-12-18
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V524000 2023-07-27
Equipment:other:labels

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V158000 2023-03-09
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

22V380000 2022-05-26
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

19V865000 2019-12-05
Structure:frame and members

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.

A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 3,300 mi 1.0 yr in service
ALL 4 OF MY WINDOWS AND MY MOONROOF AUTOMATICALLY OPENED WHILE I WAS IN A STORE. IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN AND ALL OF MY SEATS, CARPET, AND ENTIRE INSIDE OF MY 2030 HONDA CRV ARE COMPLETELY SOAKED. I LOCKED MY DOOR WHEN I PARKED IT AND EVERYTHING WAS CLOSED UP SINCE IT WAS STORMING.
Electrical system 500 mi 1.3 yr in service
WHILE IN MOTION, DASHBOARD AND RADIO DISPLAY GO DARK AND BECOME UNREADABLE. SO FAR HAS RECOVERED, BUT CAN TAKE MORE THAN AN HOUR. IN MEANTIME, CAN'T TELL SPEED OF CAR AND LOSE MAP DIRECTIONS. SAME THING HAPPENED ON 2017 HONDA CRV. HONDA HAS NO TECH BULLETINS ON THIS. HARD TO IMAGINE IF IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR AT LEAST 4 MODEL YEARS.
Electrical system 1,670 mi 1.5 yr in service
IF MY VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A WEEK OR MORE, THE BATTERY HAS TO BE JUMP STARTED. THE CAR HAS UNDER 2000 MILES ON IT. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT WHEN THE CAR WON'T START AFTER THAT SHORT OF A PERIOD. THE DEALERSHIP SAID TO DRIVE IT MORE OFTEN! THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Steering mileage not reported 3.6 yr in service
The steering is sticking intermittently durning slight right turns. it takes a little effort to straighten out the wheel in those instances. This happens in only right hand maneuvers. unfounded by the dealer.

Other CR-V model years

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