Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (24.5% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (EA24002, opened Apr 2024) covers Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 510 · 24.5% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 361 · 17.3% | Recalled | Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 308 · 14.8% | Under investigation | EA24002 |
| Steering | 304 · 14.6% | Recalled | Recall 18V663000 |
| Electrical System | 257 · 12.3% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 218 · 10.5% | Recalled | Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 2,084 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · 2018 · reported 09/27/2018
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V158000 · 2023 · reported 03/09/2023
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THERE IS GAS IN THE OIL. DASHBOARD CONTROLS ARE SHUTTING OFF , A STRONG SMELL OF GAS I. CABIN.REMOTE START WONT WORK”NHTSA complaint 11140184 — filed 10/13/2018 · ENGINE
“FUEL IS GETTING INTO THE OIL CAUSING DILUTION. MY OIL LEVEL HAS INCREASED AS A RESULT OF THAT AND IT CAN CAUSE THE OIL TO…”NHTSA complaint 11140127 — filed 10/13/2018 · ENGINE
“2018 HONDA CR-V GAS IN THE OIL BEWARE CONSUMERS .... I BOUGHT MY 2018 HONDA CR-V IN JULY.... AFTER MONTHS OF RESEARCH ON WHAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11140103 — filed 10/13/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 510 of 2,084 NHTSA complaints (24.5%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (361), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (308), steering (304). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
2,084 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 46 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 47 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V215000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA24002) into forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
