2020 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

38Engine complaints

10.8%Of all 352 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING66 · 18.8%

AIR BAGS47 · 13.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 11.9%

STEERING38 · 10.8%

ENGINE38 · 10.8%

Share of the 352 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“The check engine light on my 2020 Honda CRV illuminated on 1/24/2023 7am. The dealer inspected the vehicle on 1/26/2023 and found that a TSB…”NHTSA complaint 11503851 — filed 01/26/2023

“The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated his wife noticed an unknown warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle's…”NHTSA complaint 11479407 — filed 08/15/2022

“had the very first oil change for my new 2020 Honda CRV at approx 6200 miles and was told there was gasoline mixed in with…”NHTSA complaint 11419506 — filed 06/03/2021

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda CR-V have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Honda CR-V: 38 of 352 complaints on file (10.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

352 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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 09/08/2026.