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2018 Honda CR-V: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Honda CR-V as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
5Safety recalls
2,161Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2018 Honda CR-V owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2018 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryMar 2021 · Campaign 21V215000
- Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemSep 2018 · Campaign 18V663000
- Seat Belts: FrontMar 2023 · Campaign 23V158000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2023 · Campaign 23V858000
- Air Bags: SensorMay 2026 · Campaign 26V332000
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.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingEA24002 · opened Apr 2024 · open
- Rear Differential SeizurePE22011 · opened Nov 2022 · closed Jul 2024
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingPE22003 · opened Feb 2022 · closed Apr 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.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.