2020 Honda CR-V: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2020 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.

7Safety recalls
329Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

7 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: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 may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
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 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat
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 incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 15 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 5 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 4 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 4 owner complaints
Overheating / coolant problems — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Forward Collision Avoidance
72
Air Bags
46
Electrical System
42
Unknown Or Other
34
Fuel/Propulsion System
34
Engine
32

Is 2020 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
1,059
2020 ◀ this
329
2021
307

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

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Honda CR-V have?

The 2020 Honda CR-V has 7 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 2020 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA has 329 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Honda CR-V. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, electrical / battery drain, airbag warnings / non-deployment. 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.