2026 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Honda CR-V has 7 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are 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) and Low-Speed Surge While Parking — Vehicle Lurches Forward With the Brake Pedal Applied ($0-$1,200 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $500 to $2,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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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.
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."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Honda CR-V has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 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), Low-Speed Surge While Parking — Vehicle Lurches Forward With the Brake Pedal Applied. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2026 Honda CR-V has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 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. 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.
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, Collision Mitigation Braking System Brakes Hard for Vehicles and Objects That Are Not There, typically costs $0-$1,400 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 CR-V owners report the infotainment head unit rebooting or locking up repeatedly during a single drive — one owner logged up to six reboots in an hour — whether the phone is connected by cable or wireless. Symptoms include wireless Apple CarPlay disconnecting, navigation fre… Repairs typically run $0-$250. 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.
