2026 Honda CR-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CR-V years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda CR-V. That ranks 25th out of 30 CR-V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (36 complaints, 23%). Complaints mention 11 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 154owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Honda CR-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 36 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 28 | 18% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 15% | 200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 8% | 8,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 6% | 400 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 6% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 7,770 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Honda CR-V recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Honda CR-V.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The check engine light turned on in my 2026 Honda cr-v hybrid, saying there was an emissions problem. The car is about 10 months old. When I took it in, they said the only thing that could have caused this problem was driving through a puddle or leaving it in a flooded area. This didn't happen…
10/05/2026 I was pulling into a parking spot when the car accelerated suddenly like i floored it. I did brake, but not until i hit a chain fence. Fortunately i was not injured and only my car was involved. The car had been taken to a repair shop. I am worried that this could happen again. I have…
I purchased a brand-new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Less than three months later, the adaptive cruise control and collision-avoidance radar module was stolen in under a minute, forcing me to pay $2,650.98 out of pocket for repairs. In New York, the front radar module on the new Honda CR-V Hybrid is a…
Car slammed on breaks without need and no warning light came on before or after incident. I have a video but was unable to upload it.
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on two occasions, the center display turned off and needed to be manually restarted. Additionally, the front passenger's side bumper had become loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an…
Other Honda CR-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 154 | 0 |
| 2025 CR-V | 257 | 1 |
| 2024 CR-V | 391 | 2 |
| 2023 CR-V | 516 | 3 |
| 2022 CR-V | 265 | 3 |
| 2021 CR-V | 335 | 4 |
| 2020 CR-V | 355 | 7 |
| 2019 CR-V | 1,105 | 8 |
| 2018 CR-V | 2,158 | 5 |
| 2017 CR-V | 1,774 | 7 |
| 2016 CR-V | 394 | 3 |
| 2015 CR-V | 672 | 3 |
| 2014 CR-V | 587 | 1 |
| 2013 CR-V | 382 | 2 |
| 2012 CR-V | 403 | 3 |
| 2011 CR-V | 554 | 13 |
| 2010 CR-V | 481 | 15 |
| 2009 CR-V | 386 | 12 |
| 2008 CR-V | 962 | 11 |
| 2007 CR-V | 887 | 12 |
| 2006 CR-V | 398 | 12 |
| 2005 CR-V | 479 | 12 |
| 2004 CR-V | 501 | 12 |
| 2003 CR-V | 468 | 13 |
| 2002 CR-V | 515 | 15 |
| 2001 CR-V | 142 | 1 |
| 2000 CR-V | 129 | 2 |
| 1999 CR-V | 127 | 3 |
| 1998 CR-V | 128 | 3 |
| 1997 CR-V | 108 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda CR-V?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Honda CR-V?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2026 Honda CR-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CR-V model years, the 2026 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.