repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2020 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 365 owner complaints about the 2020 Honda CR-V, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Honda CR-V has problems
365 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
74Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
47Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
45Steering1 crash/fire/injury
44Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
41Engine
40Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
31Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
21Power train
13Vehicle speed control
7114 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 74 | 4 |
| Air bags | 47 | 8 |
| Steering | 45 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 44 | 6 |
| Engine | 41 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 40 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 5 |
| Power train | 21 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 3 |
| 14 other systems | 71 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
9 owners mentioned a cost$5,296median
Middle half: $5,000 – $5,817
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2020 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
2020 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- Rear Differential SeizureNo recall
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At under 36,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden and total failure of the factory electronic brake booster assembly. The vehicle's dashboard illuminated multiple critical braking system warning lights. The vehicle was taken directly to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnostic testing.…
All of the ADAS lights, check engine, and brake lights come on every 2-3 weeks. Has been taken to the shop multiple times now. So far have had the battery changed, spark plugs changed, and fuel injectors.
I have experienced four instances of my vehicle braking (two very extreme) when nothing was nearby or in front of my vehicle. Two of these happened when passing through an intersection, but no other vehicles were nearby. Fortunately, no one was following close behind during two occasions, or I…
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