2020 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda CR-V | 2022 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 246 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 208 | 57 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 29–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,500 mi | 19,005 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 33 | 128 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 75 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 12 |
| Engine | 35 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 13 |
| Power Train | 18 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 6 |
| Stalling | 15 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
2020 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.