NHTSA lists 152 complaints for the 2026 Honda CR-V, 11 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HONDA CR-V.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 46 | 30.3% | 0.75 |
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| electrical electronic | 40 | 26.3% | 0.85 |
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| visibility or lighting | 29 | 19.1% | 0.90 |
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| mechanical failure | 17 | 11.2% | 0.68 |
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| noise or comfort | 5 | 3.3% | 0.67 |
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| fire or overheating | 4 | 2.6% | 0.99 |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 2.6% | 0.97 |
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| unclear | 4 | 2.6% | 1.00 |
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| structural or corrosion | 2 | 1.3% | 0.68 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 0.7% | 0.63 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 111 | 73.0% | 0.88 |
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| low | 24 | 15.8% | 0.66 |
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| high | 14 | 9.2% | 0.96 |
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| critical | 2 | 1.3% | 0.98 |
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| none | 1 | 0.7% | 0.98 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 152 tagged complaints of 152 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2026-06-04. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach. (excerpt)
Consequence: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invo (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
27 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 8 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
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| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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11037704
Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).
11037706
Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).
11037708
Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Bulletin -Siri stops working when touching the display to interact with Wireless CarPlay. Siri can also freeze when reading a text message or when inputting a destination in Apple Maps.
11036414
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
11036416
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
11036424
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
11036113
Date: 2026-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
11035778
Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.
11035783
Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
11035224
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Other. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to i