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2020 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

9 recalls and 435 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

9recalls
435complaints
25crashes reported
2fires reported
20injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Forward Collision Avoidance88 · 20%
  • Engine59 · 14%
  • Electrical System55 · 13%
  • Air Bags50 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other47 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System47 · 11%
  • Steering44 · 10%
  • Service Brakes41 · 9%
  • Power Train25 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control13 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

My 2020 honda cr-v hybrid (125,000 miles) has repeatedly lost propulsion power at highway speeds. on sept. 19, 2026, the vehicle suddenly lost drive power, slowed rapidly, and came to a complete stop in high-speed traffic. the dashboard displayed: “critical failure detected. stop driving when safe” and “power system problem. do not drive.” the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted three times before enough power

Steering

At 29,100 miles on the odometer i started noticing a little difference in the steering, especially at low speeds. there were no dashboard warning messages. i took it to a local honda service center (vatland honda) and they diagnosed the problem as "electric steering rack internal failure" and an estimated repair cost approaching 6,000 after taxes and fees. they said there's no way to predict if or when the power stee

Steering

No warning lamps. steering is "sticky". driving at higher speeds such as on the interstate. steering to the left then when straightening the steering wheel, it is sticky. dangerous especially at higher speeds. may cause the driver to over correct steering. putting them and others around them in danger of colliding. other honda crv models have recalls for this issue. my vehicle is no safer with the issue and deserves

Steering

Honda dealership (grainger honda in [xxx]) replaced a steering neck on my 2020 honda crv at approximately 87,000 miles in xxx the vehicle was brought into the dealership in xxx with symptoms of loose steering, creaks/groans during turns/curves and the steering wheel was catching during turns/corners. the recommendation by honda was to replace the struts, which was completed at another location. the symptoms becam

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CR-V, CR-V HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.