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2020 Honda CR-V: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2020 Honda CR-V as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
356Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2020 Honda CR-V owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Forward Collision Avoidance74Most reports between 0 and 30k miles
Air Bags47Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Steering43
Electrical System43Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Engine39Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System38
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2020 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Structure: Frame And MembersDec 2019 · Campaign 19V865000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageMay 2022 · Campaign 22V380000
  • Seat Belts: FrontMar 2023 · Campaign 23V158000
  • Equipment: OtherJul 2023 · Campaign 23V524000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2023 · Campaign 23V858000
  • Air Bags: SensorFeb 2024 · Campaign 24V064000
  • 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

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.