2020 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (74), Air Bags (47), Electrical System (44).
Key takeaways
- 361 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 74 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 47 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 44 | 12% |
| Steering | 43 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | 11% |
| Engine | 39 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 9% |
| Power Train | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2026-11-05
In March 2026 I took my 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid to Honda due to warning light: "VSA stability problem, brake system problem. The local Honda dealer couldn't find the problem. Nothing was done. In October, 2026 I returned the vehicle to Honda because the warning lights continued. I took the car back to Honda in October ...
Power Train,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-31
Good Day On XXX, my 2020 Honda CR-V EX, VIN [XXX], was shifted into Park. With no warning lights or messages, the vehicle rolled forward on its own and struck the rear of another parked vehicle. No damage to the vehicles. This was not the first occurrence. Before this event I noticed the vehicle moving after being p...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-31
I am filing this complaint regarding a recurring and dangerous loss of engine power in my 2020 Honda CR-V, currently at approximately 80,000 miles. For an extended period, my vehicle has repeatedly experienced multiple dashboard warning lights illuminating simultaneously, followed by severe loss of acceleration. Durin...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.