NHTSA data · free2019 Honda CR-VProblems: Top Complaints, Recalls & Failures (NHTSA)
Every owner complaint and safety recall the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has on file for the 2019 Honda CR-V, ranked by the component that failed most.
Complaints on file
1,106
Recalls issued
8
Crashes reported
31
Fires reported
2
What breaks most
- Forward Collision Avoidance299 complaints · 27%
- Steering197 complaints · 17.8%
- Electrical System164 complaints · 14.8%
- Fuel/Propulsion System143 complaints · 12.9%
- Fuel System120 complaints · 10.8%
Recalls on this model year
- 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.
Campaign 19V865000 · reported 05/12/2019 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- 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, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin
Campaign 21V215000 · reported 25/03/2021 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- 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.
Campaign 19V569000 · reported 01/08/2019 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "
Campaign 19V694000 · reported 26/09/2019 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
Campaign 19V383000 · reported 21/05/2019 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- 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 belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, p
Campaign 23V158000 · reported 09/03/2023 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- 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, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
Campaign 23V858000 · reported 18/12/2023 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- 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 Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
Campaign 26V332000 · reported 21/05/2026 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
What owners report
Forward Collision Avoidance
- I was driving about 20-25 mph. There was absolutely nothing in front of me and my car came to a dead stop, the brake warning light came up on the screen and I hit my head off the steering wheel. Then
- This emergency brake happened multiple times during crossing train tracks. I’m not sure if the sensor was capturing anything there but the car stopped immediately. Two incidents occurred in the same s
- Car automatically hit the brakes for no apparent reason while going at 45 mph. There was no vehicle or any kind of obstacle ahead of behind. Also resulted in tightening of driver seat belt. No injur
Steering
- Steering wheel is glitchy and sticky when changing lanes or turning. Feels stuck at times. Dangerous to operate. Suspect same issue in existing recalls for other years of Honda CR-V. The 2029 needs t
- The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel became stuck while driving in a straight line. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campai
- I an experiencing "sticky steering" notably at freeway speeds on warmer days. The steering wheel will catch when I attempt lane corrections and suddenly release with a small clunk causing the vehicle
Electrical System
- My wife is handicapped and I was parked in a handicapped spot at Walmart's when we pulled out on the road I reached up and removed the handicapped placard and it pulled the wiring loose and the comput
- 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 Eng
- I own a 2019 Honda CR-V and have repeatedly experienced brake-system warning lights, starting problems, a hard brake pedal and unexpected braking/deceleration. I repeatedly reported these concerns to
Fuel/Propulsion System
- Inaccurate fuel tank readings
- 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 Eng
- 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
Fuel System
- Since Oct1st night, my car smells of Gasoline inside and out side the car. It just started late evening. And takes time to start?
- The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) at 10,000 in 2021. The contact stated that the vehic
- The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and started flashing. The vehicle started to decelerate, a
Excerpts are anonymized owner complaints as filed with NHTSA, trimmed to 200 characters.
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