Honda CR-V recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 18 recall campaigns and 6,928 consumer complaints for the Honda CR-V (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, Engine. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the CR-V costs to own.

Every Honda CR-V recall campaign, by year

All 18 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the CR-V (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Air Bags26V332000 · May 21, 2026 · about 98,892 vehicles
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2024 — 3 campaigns

Steering24V744000 · October 3, 2024 · about 1,693,199 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Tires24V508000 · July 2, 2024 · about 1,725 vehicles
Risk: An owner whose TIN information is missing may not recognize that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall and continue to drive on recalled tires, increasing the r…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.
Air Bags24V064000 · February 1, 2024 · about 750,114 vehicles
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2023 — 4 campaigns

Fuel System23V858000 · December 18, 2023 · about 2,490,460 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Equipment23V524000 · July 27, 2023 · about 5 vehicles
Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge.
Seat Belts23V158000 · March 9, 2023 · about 448,613 vehicles
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Seats23V092000 · February 16, 2023 · about 98 vehicles
Risk: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.

2022 — 1 campaign

Fuel System22V380000 · May 26, 2022 · about 212 vehicles
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

2021 — 2 campaigns

Seat Belts21V900000 · November 18, 2021 · about 4,346 vehicles
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge.
Fuel System21V215000 · March 25, 2021 · about 624,552 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

2019 — 4 campaigns

Structure19V865000 · December 5, 2019 · about 358 vehicles
Risk: A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge.
Equipment19V694000 · September 26, 2019 · about 336,468 vehicles
Risk: If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge.
Fuel System19V569000 · August 1, 2019 · about 134 vehicles
Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.
Air Bags19V383000 · May 21, 2019 · about 161,252 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge.

2018 — 1 campaign

Steering18V663000 · September 27, 2018 · about 54 vehicles
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge.

2017 — 2 campaigns

Fuel System17V442000 · July 13, 2017 · about 32,233 vehicles
Risk: If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge.
Equipment17V256000 · April 18, 2017 · about 1,425 vehicles
Risk: If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can inc…
Remedy: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge.

Where the CR-V’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (18 campaigns total): Fuel System (5), Air Bags (3), Equipment (3), Steering (2), Seat Belts (2), Tires (1), Seats (1), Structure (1).

Complaints by reported area (6,928 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Forward Collision Avoidance (1,290), Steering (1,281), Engine (1,272), Electrical System (1,003), Fuel/Propulsion System (959), Service Brakes (616).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the CR-V (MY 2017–2026) include 235 crash reports, 20 fire reports, 209 injury reports and 1 report of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the CR-V costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used CR-V harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Honda CR-V LX (gas) cost to own → · Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Honda CR-V have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Honda CR-V (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious CR-V recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 23V858000 (December 18, 2023, Fuel System), affecting about 2,490,460 vehicles: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my CR-V has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the CR-V cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the CR-V cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the CR-V nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.