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2019 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Honda CR-V has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1044 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in forward collision avoidance. Owners whose CR-V has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1044 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Honda CR-V:

Forward collision avoidance205 complaints
Steering171 complaints
Electrical system138 complaints
Fuel system115 complaints
Fuel/propulsion system81 complaints
Unknown or other71 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"Nothing has happened thus far, but: read about the recall in the paper. went to the honda website where they confirmed the vehicle is part of the recall and said "your search results indicate that your vehicle may be affected by a recall. if you conducted your search by vin, …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2023
"On august 28 i went to start my car and it would not turn on. i called the dealership and they jumped it and the car started. they tested the battery and it was fine but changed it anyway. on december 23 it would not start and had to be jumped. this happened again on december …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2020
"When starting the vehicle, a strong gasoline smell is present in the cabin. after checking online, checked the engine oil and there was a gasoline smell on the dipstick. the engine oil was above the full line due to the gasoline leaking into the oil compartment."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2019

NHTSA recall campaigns (8)

Structure:frame and members
05/12/2019 · 19V865000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
25/03/2021 · 21V215000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si,…
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
01/08/2019 · 19V569000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
26/09/2019 · 19V694000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
21/05/2019 · 19V383000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to depl…
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
09/03/2023 · 23V158000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the s…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your CR-V been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your CR-V has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda CR-V?

Based on 1044 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Honda CR-V are forward collision avoidance, steering, electrical system.

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2019 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Honda CR-V a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your CR-V has had forward collision avoidance or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.