2026 Honda CR-V Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
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 — Electrical System (19.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 1.8× the median for that category across the 2554 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 · 19.3% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 · 15.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 20 · 11.4% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 17 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 16 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 · 8.5% | 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 176 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
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I am submitting this complaint regarding Hondaâs unreasonable delay in completing a safety recall on my vehicle. I purchased three brand-new Honda vehicles because I…”NHTSA complaint 11751370 — filed 07/19/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“We were pulling into a parking space and were almost completely stopped. Suddenly the gas engine revved and we jumped the curb and crashed through…”NHTSA complaint 11750425 — filed 07/14/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Driver side mirror shakes at highway speeds. Not the outside but the mirror itself. Itâs been replaced twice and still does it.”NHTSA complaint 11750158 — filed 07/13/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 2026 Honda CR-V?
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 44 of 176 NHTSA complaints (25%), followed by electrical system (34), visibility/wiper (27), power train (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?
176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2026 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2026 Honda CR-V's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are 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.
