NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 Honda CR-V Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Honda CR-V has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,107 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Honda CR-V, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Honda CR-V owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda CR-V, describing incidents dated April 19, 2018 to October 22, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Forward Collision Avoidance 299 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 263 complaints
  • Steering 198 complaints
  • Electrical System 164 complaints
  • Engine 116 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 102 complaints

Of the 1,107 complaints on file, 31 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 1,107 complaints, owners report 35 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773091 · Filed

    The steering wheel is glitchy. Caused by electronic steering module. Honda has recall for this in newer models. It’s a problem with 2019 as well. Very dangerous and likely to cause a wreck. It is happening every time we drive. Steering sticks.

  • ODI #11771087 · Filed

    Steering wheel is glitchy and sticky when changing lanes or turning. Feels stuck at times. Dangerous to operate. Suspect same issue in existing recalls for other years of Honda CR-V. The 2029 needs to be added to this safety recall (gearbox etc?). You have other reports in file from 2029 owners…

  • ODI #11770810 · Filed

    I was driving about 20-25 mph. There was absolutely nothing in front of me and my car came to a dead stop, the brake warning light came up on the screen and I hit my head off the steering wheel. Then the warning went away and I drove the last 2 minutes home.

Read all 1,107 complaints

Owner-reported

2019 Honda CR-V mileage at failure

312 of the 1,107 complaints on file for the 2019 Honda CR-V give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Forward Collision AvoidanceMedian 25,000 milesMiddle half 16,000–40,000 milesBased on 38 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMedian 35,000 milesMiddle half 25,000–70,000 milesBased on 62 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Honda CR-V in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

NHTSA #26V332000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 98,892 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 6, 2026

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Safety consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 2,490,460 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign KGC, KGD · Owners notified March 29, 2024

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch

NHTSA #23V158000 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 9, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 448,613 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD · Owners notified April 18, 2023

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Safety consequence

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #21V215000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported March 25, 2021 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 624,552 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 18, 2021

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Subframe Separation

NHTSA #19V865000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported December 5, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 358 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign R6M · Owners notified January 27, 2020 · Vehicles built October 18, 2019 – October 25, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.

Safety consequence

A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Airbag Information In Guide/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #19V694000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 336,468 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign X6G · Owners notified November 14, 2019 · Vehicles built October 3, 2018 – September 18, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6G.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Fuel Tank Joint Weld May Fail

NHTSA #19V569000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 1, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 134 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign A5I · Owners notified September 16, 2019 · Vehicles built December 12, 2018 – June 27, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

Safety consequence

The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Steering Wheel may Damage Air Bag Wiring

NHTSA #19V383000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 161,252 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign R4S · Owners notified July 8, 2019 · Vehicles built October 3, 2018 – April 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Honda CR-V model years

Check your 2019 Honda CR-V VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Honda CR-V at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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