2019 Honda CR-V Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 143 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2019 Honda CR-V, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 3,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel injectors” (28% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel injectors: mentioned in 40 of 143 complaints (28%)
  • Too rich: mentioned in 9 of 143 complaints (6%)
  • Service center: mentioned in 8 of 143 complaints (6%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2019 Honda CR-V at $2,100, and half of them between $2,050 and $2,200.

Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles10 · 63%
10k–25k miles5 · 31%
25k–50k miles1 · 6%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles0 · 0%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 143 complaints, 2 mention a crash.

Honda CR-V fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2018, with 376 complaints
1998: 119982002: 42003: 620032004: 22006: 120062007: 22008: 620082009: 12010: 620102011: 72012: 620122013: 132014: 1920142015: 322016: 6520162017: 3482018: 37620183762019: 1432020: 3820202021: 262022: 920222023: 162024: 2420242025: 242026: 72026

n = 1,182 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 CR-V74%—
2025 CR-V249%—
2024 CR-V246%—
2023 CR-V163%—
2022 CR-V93%—
2021 CR-V268%233
2020 CR-V3811%26,663
2019 CR-V14313%3,800
2018 CR-V37617%4,050
2017 CR-V34820%14,319
2016 CR-V6516%9,600
2015 CR-V325%14,141
2014 CR-V193%10,724
2013 CR-V133%2,571
2012 CR-V61%6,000
2011 CR-V71%74,745
2010 CR-V61%47,500
2009 CR-V10%—
2008 CR-V61%93,268
2007 CR-V20%109,000
2006 CR-V10%126,000
2004 CR-V20%158,142
2003 CR-V61%160,000
2002 CR-V41%115,487
1998 CR-V11%199,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2024, with 33 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 5201952020: 102020102021: 5202152022: 6202262023: 202023202024: 332024332025: 332025332026: 30202630

n = 143 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2019 Honda CR-V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Inaccurate fuel tank readings

Received Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769280

To Whom It May Concern, While driving and when at red light or just putting it in park my 2019 Honda CR-V AWD EX, multiple warning lights suddenly illuminated on the dashboard, including the Check Engine Light, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), TPMS, and Collision Mitigation System. This has occurred…

Received Sep 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767306

This supplements Complaint #11763145, filed 9/9/2026, regarding the same vehicle: 2019 Honda CR-V. On September 10, 2026 at approximately 7:33 PM, near CHOP Primary Care (High Point location), PA, the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate -- it could only…

Received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765078
Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V (6th generation) hybrid in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2019 Honda CR-Vs have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2019 Honda CR-V (13% of the 1,106 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda CR-V fuel/propulsion system?

No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 3,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2019 Honda CR-V?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $2,050 and $2,200), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2019 Honda CR-V?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel injectors”, in 40 of 143 complaints, followed by “too rich” (9).

Other 2019 Honda CR-V problems

See all 2019 Honda CR-V problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all CR-V years.