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2015 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 673 owner complaints about the 2015 Honda CR-V, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Honda CR-V
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the CR-V median · #8 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints67360 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Honda CR-V has problems

673 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine2436
Power train1504
Electrical system861
Steering451
Seats392
Service brakes3614
Structure353
Fuel/propulsion system321
Vehicle speed control3112
15 other systems13420

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q3

Engine

Recall 17V-305 · May 4, 2017 · 16 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2016 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-121 · Mar 2, 2015 · 137 vehicles · 135 repaired

Risk. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

1kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 185 engine complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
144under 30k miles178under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other CR-V year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Honda CR-V safety ratings

2015 Honda CR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Honda CR-V frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Honda CR-V side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Honda CR-V side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  2. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What CR-V owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 80 MPH. The dealer was…
Complaint 11738172 · May 15, 2026 · 169,893 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. The failure also occurred several times while stopped at a stoplight. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic and a dealer; however, neither was able to determine the…
Complaint 11730744 · Apr 13, 2026 · 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the in-law's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent…
Complaint 11715587 · Feb 4, 2026 · 92,876 miles

Own a 2015 CR-V?

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