2019 Honda CR-V: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 1,067 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 8 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
1,067
Complaints
8
Recalls
30
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
35
Injuries
42.4
Severity index
Severity index 42.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Honda CR-V ranks 71 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 42% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 294 | 27.6% |
| STEERING | 183 | 17.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 157 | 14.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 129 | 12.1% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 118 | 11.1% |
| GASOLINE | 117 | 11.0% |
| ENGINE | 103 | 9.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 99 | 9.3% |
The single most-reported system is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, cited in 294 of 1,067 complaints (27.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 176 |
| 2023 | 138 |
| 2024 | 219 |
| 2025 | 158 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 80 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V865000 | 05/12/2019 | 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. |
| 21V215000 | 25/03/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport |
| 19V569000 | 01/08/2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail. |
| 19V694000 | 26/09/2019 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ( |
| 19V383000 | 21/05/2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. 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. |
| 23V158000 | 09/03/2023 | 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 t |
| 23V858000 | 18/12/2023 | 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 H |
| 26V332000 | 21/05/2026 | 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- |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.