Honda CR-V problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

52 recall campaigns since 2005

1. October 3, 2024 · 24V744000 · 2023–2025 · Steering

   The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.

2. July 2, 2024 · 24V508000 · 2024 · Tires › Markings

   The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.

3. July 27, 2023 · 23V524000 · 2017, 2020, 2022 · Equipment › Other › Labels

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge.

4. March 30, 2023 · 23V228000 · 2007–2011 · Structure › Frame and members

   An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge.

5. February 16, 2023 · 23V092000 · 2023 · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

   The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.

6. May 26, 2022 · 22V380000 · 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

   The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

7. December 10, 2020 · 20V768000 · 2005–2006 · Electrical system; Visibility › Power window devices and controls

   Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.

   Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.

8. December 5, 2019 · 19V865000 · 2019–2020 · Structure › Frame and members

   The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.

   Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge.

9. September 26, 2019 · 19V694000 · 2019 · Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

   The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate.

   Remedy: Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge.

10. August 1, 2019 · 19V569000 · 2019 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

    The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

11. June 27, 2019 · 19V500000 · 2007–2011 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

12. May 21, 2019 · 19V383000 · 2019 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Electrical system › Horn; Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

    The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.

    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.

13. September 27, 2018 · 18V663000 · 2017–2018 · Steering › Electric power assist system

    The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge.

14. July 13, 2017 · 17V442000 · 2017 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge.

15. June 29, 2017 · 17V417000 · 2007–2011 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

16. May 4, 2017 · 17V305000 · 2015–2016 · Engine

    The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge.

17. April 18, 2017 · 17V256000 · 2017 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent.

    Remedy: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge.

18. January 10, 2017 · 17V029000 · 2005–2006 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge.

19. May 23, 2016 · 16V344000 · 2005–2006 · Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that…

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

20. February 3, 2016 · 16V061000 · 2007–2011 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge.

21. October 29, 2015 · 15V714000 · 2016 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

    The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge.

22. April 15, 2013 · 13V143000 · 2012–2013 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer.

23. October 16, 2012 · 12V501000 · 2012 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge.

24. October 5, 2012 · 12V486000 · 2005–2006 · Electrical system; Visibility › Power window devices and controls

    The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge.

25. July 19, 2012 · 12V338000 · 2012 · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH

    If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge.

26. March 23, 2012 · 12V124000 · 2006 · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

    THE WELD STRENGTH ATTACHING THE SUB-FRAME BUSHING COLLAR TO THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM IS INSUFFICIENT.

    Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION LOT STAMP ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER ARM, FREE OF CHARGE.

27. September 7, 2011 · 11V456000 · 2006 · Electrical system

    THE DRIVER-SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH MAY FAIL OR MELT.

    Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.

28. November 8, 2004 · 04V526000 · 2005 · Air bags › Side/window

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION AND MAY FAIL TO SHUT OFF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG IF THE OCCUPANT IS OUT-OF-POSITION.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S SEAT-BACK PAD WHICH INCUDES THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM SENSOR.

Shared, in full on the sibling's page:

• Honda Accord: 26V332000 (2017–2022, air bags); 24V064000 (2020–2021, air bags); 23V858000 (2013–2023, fuel system, gasoline); 23V158000 (2017–2020, seat belts); 21V900000 (2021, seat belts); 21V215000 (2018–2019, fuel system, gasoline); 19V499000 (2005–2006, air bags); 19V501000 (2005–2006, air bags); 19V502000 (2007–2011, air bags); 19V378000 (2007–2011, air bags); 19V182000 (2005–2007, 2010–2011, air bags); 18V661000 (2010–2011, air bags); 18V268000 (2005–2011, air bags); 18V042000 (2009–2011, air bags); 17V545000 (2007–2011, air bags); 17V030000 (2007–2011, air bags); 16V346000 (2007–2011, air bags); 15V320000 (2005–2006, air bags); 15V121000 (2015, engine and engine cooling); 14V700000 (2005, air bags); 14V353000 (2005, air bags); 11V395000 (2007–2010, power train); 11V004000 (2010, electrical system); 06V270000 (2006, equipment)

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