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2025 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 278 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

4recalls
278complaints
34crashes reported
6fires reported
27injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering60 · 22%
  • Unknown Or Other54 · 19%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance41 · 15%
  • Visibility/Wiper34 · 12%
  • Service Brakes33 · 12%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System29 · 10%
  • Engine27 · 10%
  • Electrical System19 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control15 · 5%
  • Structure12 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

My 2025 honda cr-v hybrid (vin: [xxx]) has an open product update campaign for the pgm-fi software update (coolant pump/overheating risk). an authorized honda dealership (herb chambers) refused to perform this software update, instructing me to return to the selling dealer. the vehicle has experienced repeated engine overheating warnings and significant coolant loss. this refusal to perform a safety campaign leaves t

Steering

Driving on road with a number of left curves on september 24, 2026. while making the turns, with no driver input, the steering wheel jerked 2-3 times a few inches to the right . noticed the steering wheel jerking to the right before, but not as severe. i currently own a 2020 honda crv and have had other crvs and never had a steering problem such as this. there is obviously a defect in the manufacture of the steering

Structure

I am filing this complaint regarding the sunroof glass on my 2025 honda cr-v, vin [xxx]. on xxx, while i was driving on the interstate at highway speed, i heard a loud pop/combustion-like sound. i immediately pulled over and discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered and fallen inward into the vehicle. i did not see any object, rock, or debris strike the sunroof before it shattered. there was no known impact t

Service Brakes

Driving on main road (not highway), no rain or other adverse conditions. automatic braking system unexpectedly engaged (hard brake). there was no reason for this to happen and could have caused a serious accident if we had been on the highway. why is there not a recall? i have seen several complaints online at [xxx] for this same year & model. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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