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Honda CR-V 2017–2022

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

Fifth generation2017–2022Evidence: Medium confidence

Problems and recalls for 2017–2022

We checked 6 model years, 2017–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Steering owner reports

7 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention steering.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Engine owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Airbags recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Seat Belts recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking investigation

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) syst

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

Equipment recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Service Brakes owner reports

4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention service brakes.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Steering recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

30 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

Every model year

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