Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls, 386 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
386
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V305000
ENGINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engi...
15V714000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The...
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Honda CR-V SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | November 2024 I had a new battery and tires put on my 2016 Honda CRV. 14 months later my car would n... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My daughter left her house to go to an appointment in statesboro, an hour away. When she proceeded o... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof spontaneously exploded. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Vehicle: 2016 Honda CR-V Mileage: ~133,120 miles Component: Driver-side seat belt retractor The driv... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2016 Honda CR-V’s smart locking system failed. The smart locking system caused the car battery to dr... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car has had trouble starting when sitting for long periods of time or in moderate heat. I've also... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving to work and all of the lights on my dash came on and the vehicle would not go over 15 ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Level for oil change was at 30%, took it in and it only had 2.5 quarts of oil. No indication I was l... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving at highway speeds almost a total loss of engine power occurred causing a safety issue.... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The 2016 CR-V was operating normally, when trying to accelerate from a stop at a stoplight the vehic... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ENGINE | CVT complete transmission failure consistent with Service Bulletin 16-053 from Honda, dated Septembe... |
| May 12, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an ... |
| May 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Rear window shattered while sitting parked in a closed garage. |
| May 4, 2025 | STEERING | Steering system |
| Apr 21, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was in a very low speed fender bender and hit the vehicle in front of me square in the tail end. T... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I first noticed this issue in October of 2023. When approaching the passenger side of my 2016 fwd Ho... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil leaking from valve cover causing low oil levels. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The drivers and passenger smart door handles have failed this year. It caused parasitic battery drai... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Title: Engine Defect – Excessive Oil Consumption and VTC Actuator Failure My 2016 Honda CR-V (purch... |