Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 118 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Honda CR-V, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and visibility categories. 17 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 | 4 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | 8 |
| Nov 2025 | 7 | 15 |
| Dec 2025 | 5 | 20 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 | 31 |
| Feb 2026 | 11 | 42 |
| Mar 2026 | 8 | 50 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 15 | 79 |
| Jun 2026 | 14 | 93 |
| Jul 2026 | 24 | 117 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 118 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Explosive ear piercing crackling sound coming through all speakers even when entertainment turned off. Also when parking sensors/safety sensors are alarming. The noise is something I have never experienced. Turned car off then on and happened again. Car is not driveabke when explosive sound is happening. Is not a constant noise. It’s periodic
The driver-side frontal airbag/restraint system may have failed to operate during a collision involving a significant impact to the front driver’s side of my 2026 Honda CR-V. The vehicle was declared a total loss, but the driver’s airbag did not deploy. The seat belt locked and appeared to function properly. The insurance company has already taken possession of the vehicle, so its present availability for inspection is UNKNOWN. My safety was put at risk because the driver’s airbag did not provide additional protection during the impact. Following the accident, I experienced a concussion, dizziness/vertigo, and neck, shoulder, and back pain. The issue has not been reproduced or formally confirmed by a Honda dealer or an independent service center. I notified Honda that the airbag did not deploy, but Honda did not inspect the vehicle. No police officer, insurance representative, collision center, or other qualified person gave me an explanation or confirmed whether the airbag should have deployed. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives for the total-loss claim, but, to my knowledge, the airbag system itself was not specifically inspected. Whether any airbag or SRS warning lamp or message appeared before the collision is UNKNOWN. I do not recall receiving an airbag warning before the accident. The exact cause of the non-deployment is UNKNOWN and requires inspection of the vehicle, crash data, sensors, and airbag control system.
While connected to infotainment system with Bluetooth or cable the system reboots or freezes up to 6 times In An 1 hour drive. Issues for safety include if using phone the system disconnects phone call. Honda is trying to fix but they tell me if they cannot duplicate they cannot fix problem. Honda of Denton. I bought in April 2026 with 10 miles on car. Now have over 10000 miles. I told them and Honda corporation that I cannot bring my car in every day.
Honda claims system design is problem and works properly so nothing they will do. ISSUE : when activating windshield washer spray(wiper mounted nozzles), liquid doesn't spray till passenger wiper is straight up, and driver wiper sprays also straight up, hitting door post. NO FLUID gets on whole passenger half of window. This is hazard as debris can't be washed for clear view on half the windshield. Honda says it's normal, and doesn't attempt to do any fix. It is not normal, poor design by going to wiper mounted nozzles.
I am writing to formally request that Honda investigate and acknowledge a significant security and safety concern regarding the front radar module used on certain Honda vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing. The front radar module appears to be easily accessible from the front of the vehicle and can reportedly be removed by a thief in a matter of seconds without requiring specialized tools. Because of its location and lack of adequate theft protection, it has become an attractive target for theft. The theft of this component is more than a financial inconvenience. Once the radar module is removed, critical driver-assistance and safety features—including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning, and other Honda Sensing functions—may become unavailable until the sensor is replaced and professionally calibrated. This can leave owners without important safety technologies they relied upon when purchasing the vehicle. I respectfully ask Honda to investigate this issue, acknowledge the vulnerability, and consider implementing a remedy for affected vehicles. Possible solutions could include an improved anti-theft mounting system, a redesigned sensor location, or other security enhancements that make unauthorized removal significantly more difficult. As Honda owners, we should be able to feel confident leaving our vehicles parked without worrying that a critical safety component can be stolen in seconds. Beyond the financial burden of replacing the radar module, the loss of these safety features can affect the safe operation of the vehicle and diminish driver confidence. I urge Honda to take this concern seriously, communicate with affected owners, and evaluate whether a service campaign or safety recall is appropriate. At a minimum, I hope Honda will acknowledge the issue and work toward a solution that improves the security of the front radar module and restores owners' confidence in the safety of their vehicl
Brand new car, 2026. Rear window explodes for no reason. It has happened twice and is a hazard for me to drive. They are only replacing the glass and not doing further inspections and refuse to replace it again if it happens again. I am fearful to drive it as the glass may explode while I’m driving.
Honda CRV was parked on the driveway with a little bit of downward slope. The car was started cold in the afternoon in summer time, the gear was shifted to R (reverse). We could see the backview in camera which confirms that the car was in R mode. It move ahead and did not stop. Despite giving acceleration, car keeps moving forward. The remedy for now is to stop the car, open the door, close the door, restart the car and the problem goes away. This has happened twice. We took it to the Honda dealership and the technician did not find any issue which is surprising. We expect Honda to look at the issue in detail, find the root cause and fix.
The infotainment center isn't working as expected: * Wireless CarPlay disconnecting. * Navigation freezing or showing incorrect locations. * Music and podcast interruptions. * Poor call quality. * Siri stopping mid-message.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support System) is stored, and the driver information display may issue a warning message instructing the driver to clean the millimeter-wave radar surface.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026Viewing | 118 | 0 | 0 | 46.4 |
| 2025 | 235 | 1 | 0 | 54.9 |
| 2024 | 374 | 2 | 1 | 57.5 |
| 2023 | 510 | 3 | 1 | 57.1 |
| 2022 | 248 | 3 | 2 | 64.6 |
| 2021 | 318 | 4 | 2 | 66.6 |
| 2020 | 343 | 7 | 2 | 67.2 |
| 2019 | 1,077 | 8 | 3 | 63.9 |
| 2018 | 2,112 | 5 | 3 | 62.6 |
| 2017 | 1,752 | 7 | 2 | 60.2 |
| 2016 | 389 | 3 | 1 | 60.2 |
| 2015 | 668 | 3 | 2 | 57.5 |
| 2014 | 585 | 1 | 2 | 48.8 |
| 2013 | 381 | 2 | 2 | 56.1 |
| 2012 | 400 | 3 | 3 | 61.5 |
| 2011 | 551 | 13 | 0 | 55.2 |
| 2010 | 480 | 15 | 0 | 53.7 |
| 2009 | 386 | 12 | 0 | 54.1 |
| 2008 | 960 | 11 | 0 | 51.1 |
| 2007 | 885 | 12 | 0 | 51.3 |
| 2006 | 398 | 13 | 5 | 63.1 |
| 2005 | 479 | 14 | 6 | 65.7 |
| 2004 | 501 | 13 | 7 | 67.5 |
| 2003 | 467 | 14 | 8 | 66.2 |
| 2002 | 515 | 16 | 8 | 66.1 |
| 2001 | 142 | 1 | 0 | 47.4 |
| 2000 | 129 | 2 | 0 | 53.6 |
| 1999 | 127 | 3 | 0 | 47.3 |
| 1998 | 128 | 3 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 1997 | 108 | 2 | 0 | 48.8 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.