Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — runs 2.6× the fleet median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.
332Complaints
7Recalls
21Crashes
2Fires
17Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (19% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA24002, opened Apr 2024).
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints here are 2.6× 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.
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 332 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.
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
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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
An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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 itPark 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.
What owners report
“i was driving 55 mph on north long lake road approaching the north long lake/west long lake intersection. A car was in the turn lane…”NHTSA complaint 11526745 — filed 06/13/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“AT A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION, WHEN IT WAS MY TURN, I DROVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND SUDDENLY THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11522927 — filed 05/19/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“Whenever it snows, the radar placement on the front grill of the vehicle gets covered in snow/ice, etc. and all advanced safety features are shut…”NHTSA complaint 11520177 — filed 05/03/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda CR-V?
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 332 NHTSA complaints (19%), followed by air bags (46), electrical system (41), unspecified/other issues (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V have?
332 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2020 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V865000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Honda CR-V's reported problems?
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.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
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.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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