NHTSA has received 270 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V, or 161.4 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.84, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #80 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 121% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 160% 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 2024-06-01 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 6 days.
270Complaints
161.4Complaints per year on the road
3.84Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
14.8%Share involving a crash or fire
127Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 175.0 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Steering (20.0% of complaints), followed by Body & structure (16.3%) and Interior & equipment (12.2%). Steering complaints are 3.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “steering”, “distribution disconnect”, “recall”, “wheel” and “received”. 40 reports (14.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 27 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 6 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (74% of incidents). In the last 12 months 127 new complaints were filed, versus 139 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 32% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while slowly driving into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and drove over a curb and onto the sidewalk and crashed into a concrete wall.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in cold weather, the windshield wiper was activated, but the windshield wiper fluid failed to disperse and the windshield wiper failed to engage immediately.
Body & structure · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761270
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the vehicle stopped. The driver's and steering wheel air bags unexpectedly deployed.
Brakes · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761106
I brought my Honda CR-V Hybrid to Brad Deery Honda on April 11, 2025, to have the steering gearbox worm gear recall inspected. At that time, I was told everything was fine. Unfortunately, I am now experiencing steering issues.
Steering · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759250
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 25V378000 · 2025-06-05
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel feed hose and connector cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TLS.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
270 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda CR-V, or about 161.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
The most common category is Steering, accounting for 20.0% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 127 new complaints were filed, versus 139 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2025 Honda CR-V compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 270 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V, or 161.4 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.84, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #80 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 121% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 160% higher.