2020 Honda CR-V Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 331 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
“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
“CRANKCASE FUEL/OIL DILUTION PROBLEM ON HONDA 1.5L DIRECT FUEL INJECTED, TURBO ENGINE. UPON THE FIRST OIL CHANGE ON OUR 2020 HONDA CR-V EXL AT ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 11394304 — filed 02/02/2021
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Honda CR-V have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Honda CR-V: 34 of 331 complaints on file (10.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V have in total?
331 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
