2026 Honda CR-V problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda CR-V, most often about electrical system. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
151
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Injuries
6
Median mileage
6,420 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 28 of 151 complaints (19%).
  • Visibility & Wipers (27) and driver assistance & safety tech (26) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 6,420 mi.
  • Owners reported 10 crashes, 4 fires and 6 injuries.
  • It ranks 13th of 22 Honda CR-V model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 41% fewer complaints than the 2025 model year (254).

2026 Honda CR-V problems by category

  • Other / Unknown · 2 crashes
    38 complaints
  • Electrical System · 3 crashes
    28 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    27 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    26 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    20 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    13 complaints
  • Steering
    13 complaints
  • Engine · 1 crash
    9 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 1 crash
    7 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 5 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other36
Electrical system28
Visibility/wiper25
Power train20
Service brakes13
Steering13
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking12
Forward collision avoidance: warnings9

When problems happen (mileage)

11Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2026 Honda CR-V complaints that list mileage.

2026 Honda CR-V recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2026 Honda CR-V complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 8, 2026WADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    Car slammed on breaks without need and no warning light came on before or after incident. I have a video but was unable to upload it.
    NHTSA complaint #11769779 · source
  2. Filed Oct 6, 20263,000 miGABody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on two occasions, the center display turned off and needed to be manually restarted. Additionally, the front passenger's side bumper had become loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an inspection was performed. The contact was informed that a bumper replacement or alignment was required, and the radio needed to be rebooted. The contact was informed that the dealer…
    NHTSA complaint #11769262 · source
  3. Filed Oct 3, 2026MDDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    My 2026 Honda CR-V has a major design vulnerability. I purchased this vehicle on 8/22/2026. On 10/1/2026 my vehicle was vandalized in the parking lot where I work. In a matter of seconds, without any special tools, a thief pried the front logo off the vehicle and stole the radar sensor/module which directly disables Honda sensing safety systems (including collision mitigation braking and adaptive cruise control) which causes cascading dashboard error lights (generating…
    NHTSA complaint #11768745 · source
  4. Filed Oct 3, 2026PAVisibility & Wipers
    Since new, my car's passenger side windshield fluid does not adequately clean (dirt, bugs) on its side of the windshield, even when parked, obstructing my view to the road. It’s a Honda design issue that is a safety issue. Honda dealer said it's working as designed. Car currently only has 5,000 miles.
    NHTSA complaint #11768680 · source
  5. Filed Oct 2, 2026NMElectrical System
    I was on the interstate, in an unfamiliar area, in heavy traffic and in construction area. Suddenly, the GPS screen just went blank and it was at a point where the next step in the directions was coming up. Being in heavy traffic, with construction, at a high rate of speed, in an area where I was unfamiliar and having the system drop like that is the safety concern when you’re trying to make driving decisions.. Thankfully I was able to pull over in an area that was safe…
    NHTSA complaint #11768611 · source
  6. Filed Oct 2, 2026MDSteering
    Steering wheel sticking when making a correction. This started about 2 weeks ago when driving at high speed, problem is getting worse. Plan to contact honda shop 10/3/2016
    NHTSA complaint #11768596 · source
  7. Filed Oct 2, 2026MIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    driving from [XXX] to [XXX]. On adaptive cruise control with lane departure active. In [XXX], on the interstate, with the interstate curving to the left. Left curve illustrated on dash in cluster. Approaching a vehicle in the right lane while on cruise, it was going slower than my set speed. This vehicle was slowing for an exit on a ramp that was straight away aligned with the right lane, curve starting just after this ramp. This vehicle was braking for the ramp. Our vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11768517 · source
  8. Filed Oct 2, 2026ILElectrical System
    The core failure is a systemic electrical fault stemming from a deformed, defectively installed positive battery terminal assembly (containing visible metallic debris), and an unresolved clicking electrical noise behind the dashboard. The vehicle is available for inspection. A deformed positive terminal on a hybrid vehicle creates severe electrical resistance, risking arcing, engine compartment fire, or sudden power loss in traffic. The continuous dashboard…
    NHTSA complaint #11768495 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology