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2025 Honda CR-V Problems: 13 Known Issues

2025 model year · 921+ owner reports · Updated September 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 921+ owner reports, the 2025 Honda CR-V has 13 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cracking and Fuel Leak / Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000) ($0-$0 repair), Collision Mitigation Braking System Brakes Hard for Vehicles and Objects That Are Not There ($0-$1,400 repair), Brake System Problem Warning and Sudden Loss of Brake Assist on Electro-Servo Hybrid Braking (Recall 26V366000 Vehicles Excluded) ($0-$2,500 repair), Low-Speed Surge While Parking — Vehicle Lurches Forward With the Brake Pedal Applied ($0-$1,200 repair), CR-V e:FCEV Fuel Cell Stack Coolant Leak — Loss of Drive Power (Recall 25V858000) ($0-$0 repair) and Steering Gearbox Worm-Wheel Friction Causing "Sticky"/Notchy Steering (Recall 24V744000) ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Hybrid Model Brake Rotor Corrosion and Premature Wear with 634 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $500 to $2,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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    On the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V 2.0L LFB Atkinson Hybrid (e:HEV), cR-V Hybrids use an electro-servo brake-by-wire system with a pedal simulator rather than a conventional vacuum booster. Owners of 2024-2026 CR-V Hybrids report abrupt 'Brake System Problem — Brake Performance May Be Reduced' messages accompanied by a hard or long pedal, grinding, and in several cases near-total loss of power assist while moving. One 2025 CR-V with under 5,000 miles had an outright brake pedal simulator control unit failure that took out both service braking and the electric parking brake on the road. A 2026 CR-V Hybrid owner had the same warning cluster twice, the first within days of delivery, repaired once as a brake sensor. Warnings typically arrive alongside Vehicle Stability Assist, AWD and collision-mitigation faults because the same control network is involved.

    Common Symptoms

    • Brake System Problem — brake performance may be reduced message
    • Brake pedal suddenly hard or travels much further than normal
    • Grinding or groaning from the brakes when releasing the pedal
    • Electric parking brake unavailable at the same time
    • Simultaneous VSA, AWD and collision-mitigation warnings

    How to Fix

    Treat this as stop-driving: with the simulator or servo unit faulted, pedal effort rises sharply and stopping distance grows. Have the vehicle towed rather than driven in. The dealer must pull stored DTCs from the VSA/electro-servo brake control unit — a road test alone will not reproduce it. Typical repairs are the brake pedal simulator control unit, the brake pedal stroke/pressure sensor, or the electro-servo brake actuator assembly, all covered under the 3-year/36,000-mile new-vehicle warranty. Out of warranty the actuator assembly is the expensive path. Insist on a repair order that names the failed part; owners who accept a 'no fault found' see the fault return.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $2,500

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    On the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V, a recurring NHTSA complaint pattern on 2024-2026 CR-Vs, concentrated on the Hybrid, describes the vehicle creeping into a parking space at walking pace, the driver applying the brake, and the vehicle surging forward over a curb into a wall, tree, building or parked car. Multiple filers specifically report feeling brake pedal pressure that then went away, or hearing a loud grinding from the brakes immediately before the surge — which distinguishes these reports from ordinary pedal misapplication. More than a dozen such reports span the 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years with injuries and total-loss crashes. Honda has issued no recall and dealers generally find no stored fault.

    Common Symptoms

    • Vehicle accelerates forward while parking with foot on the brake
    • Brake pedal feels firm then goes soft or to the floor
    • Loud grinding from the brakes immediately before the surge
    • Vehicle jumps a curb at walking speed
    • No stored fault codes found by the dealer afterward

    How to Fix

    If it happens to you, do not let the car be repaired or sold before the event data recorder is imaged — the EDR captures pedal position and can settle whether the accelerator was applied. Request EDR download through your insurer with a crash-data specialist; Honda corporate has declined to pull it directly for owners. File an NHTSA complaint with the exact speed, gear and pedal feel described, because this pattern only becomes a defect investigation on volume. As a habit, use the left-foot-clear two-foot-free technique in tight lots, keep floor mats on their retention hooks (a shifted mat can trap the accelerator), and back into spaces where practical.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $1,200

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    On the 2020-2025 Honda CR-V 2.0L Hybrid, the CR-V Hybrid (2020+) uses regenerative braking as the primary retardation method, meaning the conventional friction brakes are used less frequently than on non-hybrid models. This reduced usage causes brake rotors to develop surface rust and corrosion significantly faster, creating a grinding noise that worries owners into unnecessary brake replacement. Additionally, the rear brake pads on CR-V Hybrids experience glazing and reduced effectiveness from infrequent use. Honda TSB 21-081 addresses this with a brake conditioning procedure. Rear brake pad replacement is required more frequently than expected despite low physical wear because of glazing.

    Common Symptoms

    • Grinding or scraping noise when brakes first applied in the morning
    • Groaning noise when braking slowly in parking lots
    • Brake pulsation or vibration felt through pedal
    • Uneven or rough rotor surface visible
    • Rust patches visible on rotor faces through wheel spokes
    • Rear brake squeal even with minimal pad wear

    How to Fix

    Normal rotor surface rust (within 0.2mm) is cleared by firm brake application at 25-30 mph - perform 5-6 firm brake applications during first drive of the day to clear surface rust. Honda TSB 21-081 addresses glazed rear pads with resurfacing procedure. For significant rotor corrosion/pitting: replace rotors ($100-150 each) and pads. Use brake system periodically (weekly hard stop from 30 mph) to prevent rust buildup on Hybrid models used primarily for short trips. Premium rotors (Centric, EBC, Power Stop) resist rust better.

    What you need to fix it

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    • Genuine Honda 45251-TLA-A50 front brake rotor
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      Front rotor after inspection confirms replacement is required Fitment/availability: 2020-2022 U.S. CR-V Hybrid, front left or right, quantity two per axle.

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    • Genuine Honda 42510-TLA-A00 rear brake rotor
      OEMHonda 42510-TLA-A00

      Rear rotor after inspection confirms replacement is required Fitment/availability: 2020-2025 U.S. CR-V Hybrid within this issue's range, rear left or right, quantity two per axle; cataloged through 2026.

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    Owner tips & cautions

    • TipCR-V Owners Club Hybrid section: Perform "brake scrub" routine weekly - 5 firm applications from 30 mph removes surface rust before it pits rotors; takes 2 minutes and prevents most grinding noise
    • TipRequest TSB 21-081 brake conditioning service at dealer before approving brake replacement - dealer can resurface glazed rear pads and correct brake bias to prevent recurrence
    Typical repair cost:$0 - $600

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    Based on 634 owner reports

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    On the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V, the camera/radar Honda Sensing CMBS on 6th-gen CR-Vs applies hard automatic braking on open road with nothing ahead. NHTSA complaints across 2024, 2025 and 2026 CR-Vs describe the instrument cluster flashing BRAKE and the vehicle decelerating sharply at 35-70 mph with no vehicle, animal, or obstruction present — frequently under overpasses, approaching intersections, on curves where an oncoming car is in the opposite lane, and in light snow. Owners report near rear-end collisions. Dealers commonly find no stored fault and declare the system calibrated. This is the same inadvertent-activation failure mode NHTSA already escalated to an Engineering Analysis on earlier CR-V and Accord generations, now recurring on the current body style.

    Common Symptoms

    • Vehicle brakes hard with no object ahead
    • BRAKE warning flashes on the driver display with no obstruction
    • Phantom deceleration under overpasses or approaching intersections
    • Adaptive cruise control shows a phantom vehicle icon then slows the car
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem warning message

    How to Fix

    Get every event logged on a repair order by date, speed and location — a dealer record is required before Honda will re-flash or replace hardware. Ask specifically for the latest CMBS/front camera and radar software update and a front sensor camera aiming/calibration; a windshield replacement without proper recalibration will also produce false activations. Keep the front grille radar and windshield camera area clean and free of aftermarket badges, plate frames and bug deflectors. CMBS sensitivity can be reduced or the system switched off via the settings menu as an interim measure, and CMBS can be disabled with the dashboard button per drive cycle. File an NHTSA complaint — the earlier generation's recall pressure came entirely from complaint volume.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $1,400

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    On the 2025-2026 Honda CR-V, honda recalled 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles (along with Accord Hybrid) because pressure can build inside the tire sealant bottle supplied in the underfloor tire repair kit. During use the bottle cap can detach and become a projectile, striking the user or bystanders. These trims carry no spare wheel, so the repair kit is the only roadside option, meaning owners are most exposed exactly when stranded at the roadside. NHTSA complaints from CR-V owners through mid-2026 show remedy parts on extended backorder, with dealers unable to schedule the repair for weeks.

    Common Symptoms

    • Pressure buildup in the sealant bottle during use
    • Sealant bottle cap detaches under pressure
    • No spare wheel fitted — repair kit is the only roadside option
    • Recall notice received with parts unavailable

    How to Fix

    Do not use the factory tire repair kit until the recall is completed — call roadside assistance or a tow instead. Contact a Honda dealer to schedule the free repair, which replaces the tire repair kit nozzle or the sealant bottle; interim owner letters went out July 27, 2026 with the final remedy anticipated in Fall 2026. Honda's customer service line for this campaign is 1-866-784-1870. If your dealer has no parts, a compact 12V compressor and a plug kit carried in the cargo area is a safe stopgap for a simple tread puncture.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V, the millimeter-wave radar module for adaptive cruise control and the Collision Mitigation Braking System sits directly behind the Honda 'H' emblem in the CR-V's front grille, retained only by clips. Thieves pop the emblem and pull the sensor in under a minute; the modules resell for a few hundred dollars while dealer replacement plus aiming runs many times that. Multiple 2026 CR-V owners filed NHTSA complaints after repeat thefts — one owner had the sensor stolen, replaced, and stolen again. Dealers have reported mass overnight hits on their own lots. The car still drives, but ACC, CMBS, low-speed braking control and the road-departure functions go dark and the dashboard fills with driver-assist failure messages, and replacement modules have been on backorder.

    Common Symptoms

    • Honda emblem missing or hanging off the front grille
    • Adaptive cruise control unavailable message
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System problem warning at startup
    • Multiple driver-assist failure messages after a parking-lot stop
    • Empty bracket visible behind the grille badge

    How to Fix

    Fit an aftermarket steel radar shield/bracket that sandwiches the sensor with security fasteners behind the emblem — these are model-specific for the 6th-gen CR-V and cost a fraction of a replacement. Park with the nose in against a wall or another vehicle where possible, and add a front-facing camera. If the sensor is already gone, comprehensive auto insurance normally covers it as theft; budget roughly $600-$1,200 for the module plus the mandatory radar aiming procedure, and expect a parts wait. Do not drive assuming Honda Sensing will intervene once the module is missing — all radar-based functions are inoperative.

    Typical repair cost:$600 - $1,200

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    On the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V 2.0L Hybrid (Atkinson, direct injection), certain 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid vehicles (built ~Nov 2022 - Sep 2024) have a defective high-pressure direct-injection fuel pump in which cracks can form at the solenoid core component. During operation the cracks can grow and allow pressurized fuel to leak; in the presence of an ignition source this increases the risk of fire. This is the HIGH-pressure DI pump on the 2.0L Atkinson hybrid engine and is separate from the earlier low-pressure Denso in-tank impeller pump recalls. Honda recalled approximately 720,000 vehicles total (also covering Accord Hybrid and Civic) under NHTSA campaign 24V763000.

    This issue also affects: Acura ILX, Acura MDX, Acura TLX

    Common Symptoms

    • Fuel smell
    • Visible fuel leak
    • Check engine light
    • Hard start or stall in severe cases
    • Fire risk

    How to Fix

    Under recall 24V763000, dealers inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners noticing a strong fuel smell or fuel leak should stop driving and contact a Honda dealer; verify recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2025 Honda CR-V Hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV), the hydrogen-powered 2025 CR-V e:FCEV (plug-in fuel-cell variant) was recalled because coolant can leak from the fuel cell stack coolant system into the fuel cell stack case, causing an internal short circuit between the bipolar plate and support-bar housing. This can trigger power-system, fuel-cell, and insulating-fluid warnings, drop the vehicle into a low-output mode (about 20 kW / ~27 hp), and ultimately cause a loss of drive power. Root causes were an under-validated reduction in adhesive sealant on the FC stack end joint and a supplier's missing deburring step on an O-ring groove in a coolant wobble joint. NHTSA recall 25V858000 covers 388 vehicles (nearly the entire U.S. fleet); the vehicles also fail FMVSS 305.

    Common Symptoms

    • Loss of drive power
    • Reduced/low-output mode
    • Power system warning
    • Fuel cell warning
    • Insulating fluid / ground fault warning

    How to Fix

    Under recall 25V858000, dealers replace the entire fuel cell stack assembly with redesigned seals and updated components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Affected owners should verify recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V, on 6th-generation (2023-2025) CR-V and CR-V Hybrid, the electric power steering (EPS) gearbox worm wheel can swell during use, reducing grease film thickness, while the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high. The combination increases friction between the worm wheel and worm gear, producing a 'sticky,' notchy, or catchy steering feel and increased steering effort, especially noticeable on-center at highway speed. Honda issued NHTSA recall 24V744000 covering roughly 1.3-1.7 million vehicles across CR-V, Civic, HR-V, Accord, and Acura models. Many owners reported long parts-availability delays before the fix.

    Common Symptoms

    • Sticky or notchy steering feel
    • Increased steering effort
    • Steering catches or hangs up on-center
    • Steering wheel does not return smoothly
    • Creaking/clunk from steering

    How to Fix

    Under recall 24V744000, dealers replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease to the steering gearbox, free of charge. Owners should verify recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If steering feel does not improve after the spring/grease service, dealers may inspect or replace the steering gearbox assembly.

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    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V, owners of 6th-gen CR-Vs report the fixed panoramic moonroof glass exploding outward with a gunshot-like bang at highway speed with no rock strike, no overpass, and no vehicle ahead. NHTSA has logged roughly two dozen such reports across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years, including cars parked indoors and unoccupied at the time. Several 2026 CR-V LX owners report the same failure in the rear window glass instead, in one case twice on the same car. Where the interior sunshade was open, glass fell into the cabin onto occupants. Dealers routinely decline warranty coverage by calling it road-debris damage, but the complaint pattern (no witness marks, glass breaking outward, breakage while parked) points to residual stress in the tempered panel rather than an external strike.

    Common Symptoms

    • Loud bang or gunshot-like pop from the roof while driving
    • Moonroof glass shattered with only a rim of glass left in the seal
    • Glass falls into cabin when the interior sunshade is open
    • Rear window glass shatters with no impact
    • Breakage occurs while the vehicle is parked and unoccupied

    How to Fix

    Document the break immediately with photos showing no impact point or witness mark before removing any glass, and file an NHTSA complaint — the density of no-impact reports is what drives a defect investigation. Push for goodwill/warranty coverage under the new-vehicle warranty rather than accepting the road-debris verdict; escalate to American Honda case management if the dealer refuses. If paying out of pocket, an OEM glass panel and seal is typically $500-$1,500 installed. Keeping the interior sunshade closed at highway speed does not prevent the break but demonstrably keeps glass out of the cabin.

    Typical repair cost:$500 - $1,500

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    On the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V, many 6th-generation (2023-2025) CR-V owners report that the multi-view rear (backup) camera image displays in black-and-white instead of color, or the center touchscreen goes solid black/blank when shifted into reverse. The root cause is an incorrect software setting in the audio/infotainment head unit, not the camera hardware. Honda opened an internal investigation and issued Technical Service Bulletin 25-071. Dealers who replaced the camera (rather than updating software) generally did not fix the problem, leading to repeat visits.

    Common Symptoms

    • Backup camera shows black-and-white image
    • Solid black/blank screen when in reverse
    • Camera image intermittently loses color
    • Reboot only fixes temporarily

    How to Fix

    Honda TSB 25-071 corrects the issue with a software update to the audio unit, performed by a dealer and covered under the basic (3yr/36k) warranty. If the software update does not resolve a fully black/blank screen, dealers may replace the audio/infotainment unit under warranty. Camera replacement alone is not the fix.

    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V, the 6th generation CR-V (2023+) receives early owner complaints about two noise issues: (1) A heat shield rattle from the exhaust/turbo area on cold starts that settles after warm-up. Honda TSB 23-031 addresses loose heat shield fasteners with updated torque specifications and retaining clips. (2) A characteristic direct-injection "ticking" noise from the 1.5T engine that is considered normal but alarms new owners. Honda issued a TSB clarifying that direct-injection ticking is inherent to the engine design. The 2023 CR-V also received updated Honda Sensing software to reduce phantom braking inherited from previous generation.

    This issue also affects: Honda Civic, Honda Accord

    Common Symptoms

    • Rattling from engine/exhaust area on cold start
    • Rattle diminishes or disappears as engine warms
    • Ticking or mechanical clicking noise from engine (DI injectors)
    • Honda Sensing phantom braking (false AEB activation)
    • LaneWatch camera display glitches on passenger mirror
    • ECON mode causing rough downshifts in CVT

    How to Fix

    For heat shield rattle: Honda dealer retorques heat shield fasteners and installs updated retaining clips per TSB 23-031 (free under warranty). For DI injector ticking: Honda TSB clarifies this is a normal engine characteristic - no repair available, but confirm with dealer to document. For Honda Sensing phantom braking: Get latest Honda Sensing software update (free under warranty). For ECON mode CVT roughness: Disable ECON mode as preferred driving mode - CR-V Owners Club notes 6th gen CVT performs best in Normal or Sport modes.

    Owner tips & cautions

    • TipCR-V Owners Club 6th gen: Request TSB 23-031 heat shield inspection/retorque at first service appointment - quick fix that prevents rattle from getting worse
    • TipThe DI injector ticking sound on 1.5T is normal and confirmed by Honda - if you hear it only when engine is cold and revving, it is the injectors cycling; get dealer documentation of this for peace of mind
    • TipCR-V Owners Club recommends keeping ECON mode disabled for daily driving and enabling it only for steady highway cruising - improves CVT responsiveness and reduces 2023+ owners' initial negative impressions of drivability
    Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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    On the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V, owners of 6th-generation (2023-2025) CR-V report poor windshield visibility from the wet-arm washer/wiper design: washer fluid dribbles unevenly from the wiper arms rather than spraying across the glass, the driver's-side wiper stops short of fully clearing the windshield, and at highway speed the spray blows over the glass without wetting it. The result is streaking, smearing of bugs/debris, and water-film visibility hazards in rain. CarComplaints logs roughly 37 visibility/wiper complaints for 2024 and 20+ for 2023; many owners say dealers find 'no problem.' This is a design/effectiveness issue rather than a wiper-motor failure.

    Common Symptoms

    • Wipers leave streaks/film
    • Washer fluid dribbles instead of spraying evenly
    • Driver-side wiper does not clear full windshield
    • Washer spray blows over windshield at highway speed
    • Reduced rain visibility

    How to Fix

    No recall. Mitigations owners report: dealer wiper-blade/arm alignment or replacement under warranty, installing OEM-spec or premium beam blades, ensuring the washer-arm nozzles are clear and aimed, and keeping the windshield treated. Persistent cases should be documented and escalated to Honda; the underlying wet-arm design limits how much improvement is possible.

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    • Genuine Honda 76620-3A0-A01 600 mm driver-side front wiper blade
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      Exact driver-side blade when inspection confirms a worn, damaged or contaminated wiping edge Fitment/availability: 2023-2025 CR-V gasoline and CR-V Hybrid front driver side; pair with passenger 76630-3A0-A01.

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    • Genuine Honda 76630-3A0-A01 475 mm passenger-side front wiper blade
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      Exact passenger-side blade when inspection confirms a worn, damaged or contaminated wiping edge Fitment/availability: 2023-2025 CR-V gasoline and CR-V Hybrid front passenger side; select 76630-3A0-A01 and pair with driver 76620-3A0-A01.

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    Typical repair cost:$0 - $60

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    STEERING

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    Campaign #24V74400003/10/2024

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

    Campaign #23V09200016/02/2023

    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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Campaign #23V85800018/12/2023

    TIRES:MARKINGS

    Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

    Campaign #24V50800002/07/2024

    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 information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Campaign #23V52400027/07/2023

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    What are the most common Honda CR-V problems?

    According to Au7o's analysis of 921+ owner reports, the 2025 Honda CR-V has 13 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cracking and Fuel Leak / Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000), Collision Mitigation Braking System Brakes Hard for Vehicles and Objects That Are Not There, Brake System Problem Warning and Sudden Loss of Brake Assist on Electro-Servo Hybrid Braking (Recall 26V366000 Vehicles Excluded). Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

    Is the Honda CR-V reliable?

    The 2025 Honda CR-V has 13 known issues documented across 921+ owner reports. 6 issues are rated critical: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cracking and Fuel Leak / Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000) and Collision Mitigation Braking System Brakes Hard for Vehicles and Objects That Are Not There and Brake System Problem Warning and Sudden Loss of Brake Assist on Electro-Servo Hybrid Braking (Recall 26V366000 Vehicles Excluded) and Low-Speed Surge While Parking — Vehicle Lurches Forward With the Brake Pedal Applied and CR-V e:FCEV Fuel Cell Stack Coolant Leak — Loss of Drive Power (Recall 25V858000) and Steering Gearbox Worm-Wheel Friction Causing "Sticky"/Notchy Steering (Recall 24V744000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

    How much does it cost to fix common Honda CR-V problems?

    Repair costs for known Honda CR-V issues range from $0 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cracking and Fuel Leak / Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

    What is the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cracking and Fuel Leak / Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000)?

    Certain 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid vehicles (built ~Nov 2022 - Sep 2024) have a defective high-pressure direct-injection fuel pump in which cracks can form at the solenoid core component. During operation the cracks can grow and allow pressurized fuel to leak; in the presence of an ig… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

    What is the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V Collision Mitigation Braking System Brakes Hard for Vehicles and Objects That Are Not There?

    The camera/radar Honda Sensing CMBS on 6th-gen CR-Vs applies hard automatic braking on open road with nothing ahead. NHTSA complaints across 2024, 2025 and 2026 CR-Vs describe the instrument cluster flashing BRAKE and the vehicle decelerating sharply at 35-70 mph with no vehicle,… Repairs typically run $0-$1,400. Severity: high.

    What is the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V Brake System Problem Warning and Sudden Loss of Brake Assist on Electro-Servo Hybrid Braking (Recall 26V366000 Vehicles Excluded)?

    CR-V Hybrids use an electro-servo brake-by-wire system with a pedal simulator rather than a conventional vacuum booster. Owners of 2024-2026 CR-V Hybrids report abrupt 'Brake System Problem — Brake Performance May Be Reduced' messages accompanied by a hard or long pedal, grinding… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: high.

    What is the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V Low-Speed Surge While Parking — Vehicle Lurches Forward With the Brake Pedal Applied?

    A recurring NHTSA complaint pattern on 2024-2026 CR-Vs, concentrated on the Hybrid, describes the vehicle creeping into a parking space at walking pace, the driver applying the brake, and the vehicle surging forward over a curb into a wall, tree, building or parked car. Multiple… Repairs typically run $0-$1,200. Severity: high.

    What is the 2025 Honda CR-V CR-V e:FCEV Fuel Cell Stack Coolant Leak — Loss of Drive Power (Recall 25V858000)?

    The hydrogen-powered 2025 CR-V e:FCEV (plug-in fuel-cell variant) was recalled because coolant can leak from the fuel cell stack coolant system into the fuel cell stack case, causing an internal short circuit between the bipolar plate and support-bar housing. This can trigger pow… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

    What is the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Steering Gearbox Worm-Wheel Friction Causing "Sticky"/Notchy Steering (Recall 24V744000)?

    On 6th-generation (2023-2025) CR-V and CR-V Hybrid, the electric power steering (EPS) gearbox worm wheel can swell during use, reducing grease film thickness, while the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high. The combination increases friction between the worm wheel and… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

    What is the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V Panoramic Moonroof and Rear Glass Spontaneously Shatter With No Impact?

    Owners of 6th-gen CR-Vs report the fixed panoramic moonroof glass exploding outward with a gunshot-like bang at highway speed with no rock strike, no overpass, and no vehicle ahead. NHTSA has logged roughly two dozen such reports across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years, includ… Repairs typically run $500-$1,500. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2025-2026 Honda CR-V Tire Repair Kit Sealant Bottle Cap Can Blow Off as a Projectile (Recall 26V366000)?

    Honda recalled 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles (along with Accord Hybrid) because pressure can build inside the tire sealant bottle supplied in the underfloor tire repair kit. During use the bottle cap can detach and become a projectile, striking th… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Rearview/Backup Camera Displays Black-and-White or Blank Screen in Reverse (TSB 25-071)?

    Many 6th-generation (2023-2025) CR-V owners report that the multi-view rear (backup) camera image displays in black-and-white instead of color, or the center touchscreen goes solid black/blank when shifted into reverse. The root cause is an incorrect software setting in the audio… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2024-2026 Honda CR-V Front Radar Sensor Behind the Grille Emblem Is Stolen in Seconds, Disabling Honda Sensing?

    The millimeter-wave radar module for adaptive cruise control and the Collision Mitigation Braking System sits directly behind the Honda 'H' emblem in the CR-V's front grille, retained only by clips. Thieves pop the emblem and pull the sensor in under a minute; the modules resell… Repairs typically run $600-$1,200. Severity: medium.

    What is the 2020-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Model Brake Rotor Corrosion and Premature Wear?

    The CR-V Hybrid (2020+) uses regenerative braking as the primary retardation method, meaning the conventional friction brakes are used less frequently than on non-hybrid models. This reduced usage causes brake rotors to develop surface rust and corrosion significantly faster, cre… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: low.

    What is the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V 6th Gen CR-V Heat Shield Rattle and Direct Injection Noise?

    The 6th generation CR-V (2023+) receives early owner complaints about two noise issues: (1) A heat shield rattle from the exhaust/turbo area on cold starts that settles after warm-up. Honda TSB 23-031 addresses loose heat shield fasteners with updated torque specifications and re… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.

    What is the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Wet-Arm Washer/Wiper System Streaks and Fails to Clean Windshield (6th Gen)?

    Owners of 6th-generation (2023-2025) CR-V report poor windshield visibility from the wet-arm washer/wiper design: washer fluid dribbles unevenly from the wiper arms rather than spraying across the glass, the driver's-side wiper stops short of fully clearing the windshield, and at… Repairs typically run $0-$60. Severity: low.

    Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

    Data sourced from 921+ owner reports, NHTSA recalls, TSBs, and automotive forums.