Worst 2020 Honda CR-V Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Honda CR-V.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 60 | 4 | — | 19,433 mi | |
| Airbags | 43 | 8 | — | 32,622 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | 3 | 2 | 26,480 mi | |
| Fuel System | 32 | — | — | 26,816 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 28 | 1 | — | 15,340 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | — | — | 35,589 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | 3 | — | 14,417 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 3 | — | 21,170 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 67,333 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 43,343 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 4,404 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 3,733 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Honda CR-V
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,689,762 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
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.
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."
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 the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
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.
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2020 Honda CR-V — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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