2020 Model Year

Honda CR-V

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
288
Recalls
2
Crashes
21
Severe
38

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V380000 May 2022

Other

No consequence data available

19V865000 Dec 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2026

The same issue has happened twice. I'm driving on the highway, going maybe 60 or 65, and with no warning, the check engine light starts flashing and t...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
May 2026

I was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden all of the lights appeared on the dashboard.i took it in to the dealership and was told it was due to P...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2026

At approximately 75,000 miles, my 2020 Honda CR-V began experiencing serious engine performance issues, including jerking, hesitation, and rough opera...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the conta...

Electrical System Fire
Feb 2026

While operating a 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, the vehicle suddenly caught fire with flames originating from the rear seat/rear passenger compartment area....

Steering
Jan 2026

Our steering rack has failed on our 2020 CRV with 23,000 miles on it. There are recalls out there for earlier CRV's as well as the 2023-2025 CRV'S. It...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 2026

Traveling at 70 mph on I-5, Washington State, a warning message telling us the braking system was compromised, referencing "VSA", part so the stabilit...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2026

Vehicle was parked on a slight incline with transmission in Park and electronic parking brake engaged. Engine was running. While unloading groceries,...

ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2025

Every dashboard light came on. Engine, brake and all the adaptive controls were flashing. The whole dash was lit up and my cruise control and lane a...

Engine
Dec 2025

This past year, on 10 occasions, the car misfires and loses power. All but 1 of these occurrences have been on the highway. The check engine light b...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Honda CR-V has 288 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. 21 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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