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2020 Honda CR-V Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2020 Honda CR-V has 7 recalls, 355 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

7

Recalls

355

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 15, 2026

Recalls

19V865000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, ...

22V380000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and...

23V158000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-20...

23V524000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states in...

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...

24V064000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...

26V332000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD

Top Complaint Categories

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
51
AIR BAGS
42
STEERING
35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
ENGINE
21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
SERVICE BRAKES
10

Problems by Component

Other107Airbags46Steering42Electrical37Engine30Brakes20Powertrain17Fuel System10Seat Belts8Speed Control8Lights7Structure6Visibility6Tires4Wheels3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 17, 2026STEERINGNo warning lamps. Steering is "sticky". Driving at higher speeds such as on the interstate. Steering...
Sep 9, 2026STEERINGAt 29,100 miles on the odometer I started noticing a little difference in the steering, especially a...
Sep 7, 2026SEAT BELTSThe contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver...
Sep 1, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. While the contact's wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle operate...
Aug 31, 2026STEERINGwhen turning the steering wheel would momenterily stick. germain honda of college hills said steerin...
Aug 28, 2026STEERINGHonda Dealership (Grainger Honda in [XXX]) replaced a steering neck on my 2020 Honda CRV at approxim...
Aug 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERstarter had short life 76k on a 2020 average is 100k or 10 year I never had a car starter die this ...
Aug 24, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe check-engine light comes on immediately before the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate. Whil...
Aug 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe back glass shattered. I got into the car and shut the door. There was a loud pop and when I look...
Aug 12, 2026ENGINEOn the evening of [XXX], I started my vehicle while it was parked in my garage. Within approximately...
Aug 4, 2026ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am the owner of a 2020 Honda CR-V equipped with the 1.5L turbocharged engine. The vehicle is exper...
Jul 30, 2026STEERINGNational Highway and Traffic Safety Administration August 11, 2026. Dear Sir, Madame, I am writin...
Jul 24, 2026STEERINGWhile driving at higher speeds and I turn to the left the steering wheel would stick. It would take...
Jul 17, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI request a $2,935.58 reimbursement from Honda for a catastrophic manufacturing defect on my 2020 CR...
Jul 15, 2026ENGINEFaulty head gasket. Car is 2020 honda crv with 113,000 miles on it. Brought it honda because the das...
Jul 12, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI was exiting the freeway driving south about 110-115pm in [XXX] when suddenly my car seemed to stal...
Jul 9, 2026STEERINGThe steering rack has failed on the 2020 model and apparently I’m not alone. Other model years have ...
Jul 7, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ...
Jul 6, 2026ENGINEI got onto the free and accelerated to the speed limit. I glanced at my dash and saw the check engin...
Jun 30, 2026ENGINEWhen driving on highway, the engine light came on and the car suddenly slowed down causing me concer...