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2022 Honda CR-V problems, complaints & recalls

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NHTSA has received 327 owner complaints about the 2022 Honda CR-V, or 70.0 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.66, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #77 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is about the same; against other Compact SUVs it is 13% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2021-11-21 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 8 days.

327Complaints
70.0Complaints per year on the road
1.66Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
6Recalls
4.0%Share involving a crash or fire
111Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 75.3 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 170.4 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 71 complaints, about the same than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Steering (41.3% of complaints), followed by Driver-assist systems (14.1%) and Engine (8.9%). Steering complaints are 6.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “steering”, “wheel”, “sticky”, “sticks” and “sticking”. 13 reports (4.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 8 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 33 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (47% of incidents). In the last 12 months 111 new complaints were filed, versus 73 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for this model year. 24% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of Motive Power” (opened 2025-10-28, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.66
  • vs. other Honda models0.96
  • vs. other 2022 models1.79
  • vs. other Compact SUVs1.13
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (71)0.96
  • #77 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 2018245.3 per year5.83
  • 2019141.8 per year3.37
  • 202063.8 per year1.52
  • 202175.3 per year1.79
  • 202270.0 per year1.66
  • 2023170.4 per year4.05
  • 2024175.0 per year4.16
  • 2025161.4 per year3.84

Honda CR-V problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Steering135 · 41.3% · 6.37×
  • Driver-assist systems46 · 14.1% · 2.46×
  • Engine29 · 8.9% · 0.4×
  • Electrical28 · 8.6% · 0.55×
  • Interior & equipment23 · 7.0% · 0.78×
  • Body & structure16 · 4.9% · 0.53×
  • Transmission / powertrain15 · 4.6% · 0.4×
  • Brakes14 · 4.3% · 0.71×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Steering · Common terms in reports

  • steering131
  • wheel92
  • sticky45
  • sticks35
  • sticking32
  • rack23

Driver-assist systems · Common terms in reports

  • braking20
  • brakes19
  • automatic13
  • front20
  • system24
  • behind14

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • engine19
  • check11
  • light15
  • limp mode5
  • misfire5
  • hybrid6

Problem areas: Steering · Engine · Driver-assist systems · Fuel system · Electrical · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Body & structure · Airbags & seat belts · Transmission / powertrain · Wheels, tires & suspension

When complaints were filed

2021: 1 1 2021 2022: 32 32 2022 2023: 38 38 2023 2024: 91 91 2024 2025: 76 76 2025 2026: 89 89 2026
  • Crashes reported: 12
  • Fires reported: 2
  • Injuries: 8
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr13.1%
  • 1–2 yrs15.0%
  • 2–3 yrs24.8%
  • 3–5 yrs47.1%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 33 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Compact SUVs

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2022 Kia Sportage469.80.23
2022 Jeep Cherokee4810.30.24
2022 Mazda CX-56313.50.32
2022 Subaru Forester9720.80.49
2022 Chevrolet Equinox16535.30.84
2022 Toyota RAV416936.20.86
2022 Jeep Compass22047.11.12
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan26155.81.33
2022 Nissan Rogue26757.11.36
2022 Honda CR-V32770.01.66
2022 Ford Escape37279.61.89
2022 Hyundai Tucson498106.62.53

Safety recalls (6)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Campaign 23V844000 · 2023-12-13

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.

Risk: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 23V524000 · 2023-07-27

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 21V939000 · 2021-12-02

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.

Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR Campaign 21V900000 · 2021-11-18

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Honda CR-V?

327 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda CR-V, or about 70.0 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Honda CR-V?

The most common category is Steering, accounting for 41.3% of complaints.

Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall(s) for this model year. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of Motive Power” (opened 2025-10-28, still open).

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 111 new complaints were filed, versus 73 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2022 Honda CR-V compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 327 owner complaints about the 2022 Honda CR-V, or 70.0 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.66, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #77 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is about the same; against other Compact SUVs it is 13% higher.