2019 Honda CR-V: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2019 Honda CR-V, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

8Safety recalls
1,059Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

8 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

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, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Ci
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 59 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 17 owner complaints
No-start / starting problems — 15 owner complaints
Overheating / coolant problems — 11 owner complaints
Engine failure / knocking — 7 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Forward Collision Avoidance
293
Steering
180
Electrical System
156
Fuel/Propulsion System
126
Fuel System
117
Gasoline
116

Is 2019 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda CR-V years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
380
2014
585
2015
668
2016
388
2017
1,729
2018
2,079
2019 ◀ this
1,059
2020
329
2021
307

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?

The 2019 Honda CR-V has 8 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2019 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA has 1,059 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda CR-V. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, electrical / battery drain, no-start / starting problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.