Model year guide

2026 Honda CR-V

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Honda CR-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 19 on record.

2026 Honda CR-V — representative photo
Representative photo

2026 Honda CR-V at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints173

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2026 Honda CR-V recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2026 Honda CR-V.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2026 Honda CR-V common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,525–3,635 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 Honda CR-V — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 21

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 21.

Service Bulletin -Siri stops working when touching the display to interact with Wireless CarPlay. Siri can also freeze when reading a text message or when inputting a destination in Apple Maps.

Bulletin A26-024 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not requir…

Bulletin A26-017 · Engine · Sep 2026

Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.

Bulletin AEBM08262026901 · Engine · Aug 2026

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

Bulletin A26-017 · Engine · Aug 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&07202026902 · Visibility/wiper · Jul 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&06092026902 · Visibility/wiper · Jun 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&05272026901 · Visibility/wiper · May 2026

Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support System…

Bulletin A26-036 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2026

Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.

Bulletin AATS30566 · Electrical System · Apr 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understan…

Bulletin ATI&04062026902 · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CR-V ICE FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Initial models of the CR-V were built using the same platform as the Civic.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2026 Honda CR-V — frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Honda CR-V have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2026 Honda CR-V. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda CR-V?

Across all 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, forward collision avoidance, visibility/wiper.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.