2020 Honda CR-V safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
21
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 15 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Honda CR-V vehicles were involved in 73 fatal crashes with 30 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to… · Feb 1, 2024
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Crash riskCertification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle… · Jul 27, 2023
- Crash riskA manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle… · Mar 9, 2023
- Crash riskClip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may… · May 26, 2022
- Crash riskRear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the… · Dec 5, 2019