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2020 Honda CR-V Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 228 model-years tracked on this site.
331Complaints
7Recalls
21Crashes
2Fires
17Injured
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 — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (18.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 228 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking62 · 18.7%not available
Air Bags46 · 13.9%RecalledRecall 24V064000 · Recall 26V332000
Electrical System41 · 12.4%not available
Fuel/propulsion System34 · 10.3%RecalledRecall 22V380000 · Recall 23V858000
Engine33 · 10%not available
Steering32 · 9.7%not available

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

AIR BAGS46 · 13.9%
Unspecified / other34 · 10.3%
ENGINE33 · 10%
STEERING32 · 9.7%
SERVICE BRAKES28 · 8.5%
POWER TRAIN18 · 5.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS15 · 4.5%

Percentages are the share of the 331 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 — 7 campaigns

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 19V865000 · 2019 · reported 12/05/2019

A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 22V380000 · 2022 · reported 05/26/2022

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 23V158000 · 2023 · reported 03/09/2023

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 23V524000 · 2023 · reported 07/27/2023

An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash. 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

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. 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

“i was driving 55 mph on north long lake road approaching the north long lake/west long lake intersection. A car was in the turn lane…”NHTSA complaint 11526745 — filed 06/13/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“AT A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION, WHEN IT WAS MY TURN, I DROVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND SUDDENLY THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11522927 — filed 05/19/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“Whenever it snows, the radar placement on the front grill of the vehicle gets covered in snow/ice, etc. and all advanced safety features are shut…”NHTSA complaint 11520177 — filed 05/03/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda CR-V?

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues are the most-reported category, cited in 62 of 331 NHTSA complaints (18.7%), followed by air bags (46), electrical system (41), unspecified/other issues (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V have?

331 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V865000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Honda CR-V's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

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.