NHTSA safety record · complaints, recalls, and crash ratings
272complaints
3recalls
★★★★★overall safety
Total Complaints Filed
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Good: 0 complaints · Note: 1–15 complaints · Alert: 16+ complaints272 complaints filed with NHTSA
Crash-Related Complaints
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Good: 0 · Note: 1–3 · Alert: 4+5 complaints involve a crash
Fire-Related Complaints
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Good: 0 · Alert: any fire complaints1 complaint involve a fire
Active Recalls
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Good: 0 recalls · Note: 1–2 recalls · Alert: 3+ recalls3 recalls issued
Injuries & Deaths Reported
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Good: 0 injuries and deaths · Note: injuries reported · Alert: deaths reported7 injuries, 0 deaths across all complaints
Overall Safety Rating
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Good: 4–5 stars · Note: 3 stars · Alert: 1–2 stars★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash Rating
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Good: 4–5 stars · Note: 3 stars · Alert: 1–2 stars★★★★★ (5/5)
Side Crash Rating
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Good: 4–5 stars · Note: 3 stars · Alert: 1–2 stars★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover Resistance
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Good: 4–5 stars · Note: 3 stars · Alert: 1–2 stars★★★★☆ (4/5)
Most Complained-About Parts
InfoSTEERING (144), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (44), ENGINE (20)
Most Recent Recall
InfoEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on th…
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."
Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
Campaign #23V524000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign #23V858000
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A BUSY ROAD. THE CAR STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHEN THERE WAS AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE AGAIN, THE CAR SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THERE WAS MUCH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AND CAR HORNS BLEW AND SEVERAL ALMOST HIT ME. MY CAR WAS STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER A FEW MINUTES MULTIPLE WARNING MESSAGES APPEARED AND I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND PULLED UP BEHIND THE CAR TO PROTECT IT AND HELP. BEFORE THEY ARRIVED I FEARED THAT THE CAR WOULD BE REAR ENDED. ULTIMATELY A TOW TRUCK SHOWED UP AND TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALSHIP. THE DEALSHIP FOUND THAT THE BODY CONTROL PANEL HAD FAILED. THE CAR WAS 4 YEARS OLD AND AHD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. THE DEALSHIP SO FAR HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE A REPAIR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
On XXX, I was driving at approximately 50mph when suddenly i lost power. I was able to pull over, shut it off, started it again with no issues. I called the Honda dealer in [XXX] where I bought the car. It was suggested I have the battery and alternator checked I immediately took it to a trusted mechanic. He found one misfire but battery and accelerator were fine. The CRV continued to drive with no issues until XXX. The exact problem occurred. I’m not using the car until my appointment on Wednesday, XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING
The power steering is sticking making it very dangerous. Dealer says the power steering rack needs replacing. Other CR-V’s have been recalled for this same issue but mine is not under the recall.
Complaint and recall data from NHTSA. Crash test ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Data is refreshed daily. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign #26V332000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Twice my 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid lost power above 85 mph with a flashing check engine light: Restart recovery: Restarting restored normal operation. Check engine light: Flashed then went off after restart. Mileage: Over 100,000 miles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In February, 2026, while driving the car after cold start within 1 mile of house, engine light started flashing, car was misfiring and was losing power. I had to pull over, turn the engine off, restart it and continue without incident. Car taken to Honda service department; no codes found; problem could not be duplicated; and unable to diagnose issue. Problem continued intermittently and became more frequent until 5/21/26. Honda service duplicated issue and diagnosed problem as leaking fuel injectors. On 5/22/26 car was repaired with 4 new fuel injectors and 4 new spark plugs. Repair cost was $3,549.01. Mileage was 60,775. Safety issue was loss of power on the road.
STEERING
Creaming sound when steering and it’s known issue with this vehicle
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
2022 Honda crv. The battery was old and had low voltage. There were no warnings of this and no issues starting car. While idling at light at intersection the entire car just died. It was on and there was power to it, but everything broke and it appeared like there was some kind of major electrical disfunction. No steering no brakes could not shift could not turn car on or off. Towed to Honda dealer. They replaced battery and confirmed this can happen on the road while idling if battery is getting old. Very dangerous
STEERING
The steering is sticky. It feels stuck when going around curves. This creates a jerky driving experience and I'm worried it could cause an accident on wet or icy roads.
SEAT BELTS
Front passenger seatbelt will sometimes not unlock, requiring passenger to maneuver out of the seatbelt and then not use it.
STEERING
Sticky steering wheel gears and creaky sounds when turning. Confirmed at dealership during inspection. Current recalls for this part include the 2023-2025 crv so they will not fix it for me even though they confirmed it’s the same problem the recalled cars have