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2016 Honda CR-V: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Honda CR-V as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
394Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Honda CR-V owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine101Most reports between 10k and 50k miles
Unknown Or Other86Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System65Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Electrical System64Most reports between 10k and 40k miles
Power Train45Most reports between 10k and 40k miles
Air Bags32Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • EngineMay 2017 · Campaign 17V305000
  • Air Bags: FrontalOct 2015 · Campaign 15V714000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2023 · Campaign 23V858000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Theft risk

The CR-V is number 9 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.