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 — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (23.9% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA24002, opened Apr 2024).
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 254 · 23.9% | Under investigation | EA24002 |
| Steering | 182 · 17.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 145 · 13.7% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 126 · 11.9% | Recalled | Recall 21V215000 · Recall 19V569000 · Recall 23V858000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 105 · 9.9% | Recalled | Recall 21V215000 · Recall 19V569000 · Recall 23V858000 |
| Engine | 101 · 9.5% | No official action | — |
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 1,062 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 19V865000 · 2019 · reported 12/05/2019
A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, 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 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 19V569000 · 2019 · reported 08/01/2019
The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V694000 · 2019 · reported 09/26/2019
If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V383000 · 2019 · reported 05/21/2019
In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and 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.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V383000 (STEERING, AIR BAGS, COMMUNICATIONS). THE CONTACT STATED…”NHTSA complaint 11243858 — filed 08/14/2019 · AIR BAGS
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V383000 (STEERING). WHEN THE CONTACT INITIALLY RECEIVED THE…”NHTSA complaint 11243679 — filed 08/13/2019 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V383000 (STEERING, AIR BAGS, COMMUNICATION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11243582 — filed 08/13/2019 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues are the most-reported category, cited in 254 of 1,062 NHTSA complaints (23.9%), followed by steering (182), electrical system (145), fuel/propulsion system (126). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,062 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 30 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 35 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V865000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
