Engine
NHTSA campaign 17V305000 · 2017 · reported 05/04/2017
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2015 Honda CR-V Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
668Complaints
3Recalls
37Crashes
4Fires
23Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (36.4% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Engine complaints here are 2.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 243 · 36.4% | Recalled | Recall 17V305000 · Recall 15V121000 |
| Power Train | 147 · 22% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 78 · 11.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 45 · 6.7% | No official action | — |
| Seats | 38 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 35 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 668 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
NHTSA campaign 15V121000 · 2015 · reported 03/02/2015
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“BOUGHT THE 2015 HONDA CR-V AND IT HAS A PROBLEM OF VIBRATION WHEN AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE ON. WHEN IT IDLES…”NHTSA complaint 10714783 — filed 05/05/2015 · ENGINE
“NOTICEABLE VIBRATION WHEN VEHICLE IDLE ON D AND RPM FALLS BELOW 600. VIBRATION GONE WHEN RPM BOUNCE BACK ABOVE 700, OR WHEN YOU SWITCH TO…”NHTSA complaint 10713675 — filed 04/29/2015 · ENGINE
“VIBRATIONS FELT THRU STEERING COLUMN, PEDALS AND FLOOR IN THE RPM RANGE 1,000-1,500. HAPPENS DURING ALL NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS, VERY ANNOYING AND HAVE REQUESTED A…”NHTSA complaint 10713331 — filed 04/28/2015 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 243 of 668 NHTSA complaints (36.4%), followed by power train (147), unspecified/other issues (144), electrical system (78). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
668 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 37 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 23 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V305000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Honda CR-V's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
