2026 HONDA CR-V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
61
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 HONDA CR-V
The 2026 HONDA CR-V has received a total of 61 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (10 complaints), Unknown Or Other (10 complaints), and Visibilitywiper (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2026 HONDA CR-V
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 HONDA CR-V. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2026 HONDA CR-V
61 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 HONDA CR-V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalinfotainment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) I was pulling into a parking spot in a parking structure. I was coasting into the spot and applied the brakes. Upon releasing the break and allowing the car to coast, it unintentionally lurched forward with some acceleration even though I did not press on the gas petal. This results in the car lurching forward and hitting the parking garage wall. A call to the dealer indicated there is no reported problems of this kind and there are no recalls. There were no symptoms or lights indicating a potential problem. Car is only 4.5 months old and purchased new. This was the first instance of this happening.
Took my 2026 Honda CRV Touring Sport Hybrid through the car wash exactly one month and one day after purchasing. Upon leaving, I noticed a perfect horizontal crack the length of the passenger side mirror. I was later told this was a known issue due to extreme temperature changes (low temperatures) and to report it here.
Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) I was pulling into a parking spot in a parking structure. I was coasting into the spot and applied the brakes. Upon releasing the break and allowing the car to coast, it unintentionally lurched forward with some acceleration even though I did not press on the gas petal. This results in the car lurching forward and hitting the parking garage wall. A call to the dealer indicated there is no reported problems of this kind and there are no recalls. There were no symptoms or lights indicating a potential problem. Car is only 4.5 months old and purchased new. This was the first instance of this happening.
Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) I was pulling into a parking spot in a parking structure. I was coasting into the spot and applied the brakes. Upon releasing the break and allowing the car to coast, it unintentionally lurched forward with some acceleration even though I did not press on the gas petal. This results in the car lurching forward and hitting the parking garage wall. A call to the dealer indicated there is no reported problems of this kind and there are no recalls. There were no symptoms or lights indicating a potential problem. Car is only 4.5 months old and purchased new. This was the first instance of this happening.
Took my 2026 Honda CRV Touring Sport Hybrid through the car wash exactly one month and one day after purchasing. Upon leaving, I noticed a perfect horizontal crack the length of the passenger side mirror. I was later told this was a known issue due to extreme temperature changes (low temperatures) and to report it here.
Safety Rating for the 2026 HONDA CR-V
The 2026 HONDA CR-V received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 HONDA CR-V
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 HONDA CR-V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ONL6ZS10312025 — SERVICE BRAKES
Owner Notification Letter - Due to an error with the CAN settings, the vehicle’s Event Data Recorder (EDR) might not record brake switch function and prevent the SRS unit from receiving and storing brake information.
ONL6ZS10312025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Notification Letter - Due to an error with the CAN settings, the vehicle’s Event Data Recorder (EDR) might not record brake switch function and prevent the SRS unit from receiving and storing brake information.
AEBM09192025904 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda is announcing a product update for certain 2026 CR-V vehicles due to a software programming issue that may prevent Event Data Recorder (EDR) data from being recorded in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) unit, which does not conform to the EDR Part 563 regulation.
A25-085 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Due to an error with the CAN settings, the vehicle’s Event Data Recorder (EDR) might not record brake switch function and prevent the SRS unit from receiving and storing brake information.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 HONDA CR-V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CR-V
- 2021 HONDA CR-V — 350 complaints
- 2022 HONDA CR-V — 227 complaints
- 2023 HONDA CR-V — 606 complaints
- 2024 HONDA CR-V — 492 complaints
- 2025 HONDA CR-V — 266 complaints
- 2026 HONDA CR-V (current)
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- HONDA RIDGELINE — 2,527 total complaints
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- HONDA PASSPORT — 2,079 total complaints