2020 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda CR-V | 2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 352 | 329 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 210 | 126 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,000 mi | 34,117 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 74 | 87 |
| Steering | 39 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 34 |
| Engine | 39 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 25 |
| Power Train | 20 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 17 |
| Stalling | 16 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
2020 Honda CR-V
2021 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.