2015 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 670 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 38 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 23 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineMay 4, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.
Campaign 17V305000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 2, 2015
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
Campaign 15V121000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Electrical system, Structure, Vehicle speed control, May 29, 2026
CHRONOLOGY OF CASCADING VEHICLE SAFETY FAILURES VIN [XXX] Vehicle 2015 Honda CR-V. 1 STRUCTURAL BODY FRAME DEFECT. Vehicle has a chronic upper body structural alignment defect allowing massive water intrusion to bypass factory headliner and moonroof seals. Multiple consecutive factory OEM headliners have been destroyed by water logging, proving the upper tracking architecture is permanently warped and cannot maintain an environmental seal. 2 ELECTRICAL FAILURE ENGINE STALL HAZARD. Saturated water tracking through the upper frame has migrated into primary engine bay electrical lines. This chronic moisture caused a severe short circuit that fried the vehicle alternator, voltage regulator, and primary battery requiring emergency replacement. This infrastructure breakdown creates an imminent safety risk of sudden loss of vehicle charging power and dangerous engine stalling while operating at highway speeds. 3 ADAS INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURES. Moisture migration has breached the primary dashboard wire harnesses causing active continuous power dropouts and glitching across the center infotainment screen and main driver instrument display interface, blinding the operator to speedometers and critical crash avoidance alerts. 4 AIRBAG HAZARDS ACTIVE BIOHAZARD. Saturated water tracking down internal pillars runs directly over Side Curtain Airbag modules and electronic connectors, risking sensor corrosion. Cabin flooding has saturated seating foam, endangering electronic Occupant Classification Sensors OCS that regulate passenger airbag deployment forces. Unremediated moisture left toxic mold spores festering beneath the seating infrastructure, causing severe respiratory irritation to occupants. REPAIR STATUS. Unresolved safety defect. Repair networks failed to remediate structural hazards. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Structure, Nov 21, 2025
Vehicle unlocks if you approach it, all doors unlock without using the keyfob or putting your hand into the drivers or front passengers door handle. This happens with both keyfobs. Fresh batteries are in both keyfobs.
Structure, May 29, 2025
MY BATTERY KEEPS RUNNING DOWN, EVEN AFTER I HAD IT REPLACED BY AAA. TOOK IT TO KINGSPORT HONDA AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY SAID IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE THAT WAS DRAWING DOWN THE BATTERY. THEY ALREADY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, BUT TO MAKE SURE THEY PUT A METER ON IT. THE HANDEL HAS GOTTEN SO HOT IT HAS VISIBALY DAMAGED THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL. THEY ONLY WANT 795.00 TO REPLACE THE HANDLE. SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE
Structure, Dec 27, 2024
Paint is starting to peel from the lower edge of the upper sill of the lift gate.
Structure, Jan 15, 2024
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Structure, Oct 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun visor failed to stay secured, potentially obstructing visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the visor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Steering, Seats, Structure, May 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was either idle or while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel, seats, and dashboard all would sporadically start to vibrate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised him that they did not recognize the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while conducting his own research, he found there were many complaints about what he was experiencing with his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and advised that he contact the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,100.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Apr 5, 2022
While driving during clear weather and around no highway overpasses, the sunroof on our Honda CRV spontaneously shattered. No evidence of an object or projectile were found.
Structure, Aug 1, 2020
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR BINDS WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. IT WAS REPORTED TO SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA IN ON 8/15/15 AND AGAIN ON 3/4/2016. THEY REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM CLAIMING THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DCH HONDA ON 7/16/20, THE PROBLEM WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THEM. A CLAIM WAS SET UP WITH HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLAIM NUMBER 11441768. HONDA IS NOW REFUSING TO PAY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE BACK MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2019, crash
HAS THERE BEEN ANY PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION ON HONDA CRV ESPECIALLY 2015. I RECENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH MINE. WHILE PARKING IN A SPACE, THE GAS PEDAL TOOK OFF AND I RAN INTO A ANOTHER PARKED CAR.
Structure, Sep 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE INTERMITTENTLY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK HONDA EASLEY (4609 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, 864-236-4187), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,236. *TT CONSUMER STATED CAR IS BEING CURRENTLY LOOKED AT BY BREAKAWAY HONDA AND CANNOT FIURE OUT THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/30/18*JB
Structure, Jan 20, 2018
THE EXTERIOR REAR LIFT GATE DOOR SWITCH SWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS (BELOW APPROX. 30 DEGREES F.). IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY IN COLD CONDITIONS THE REAR GATE CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THERE IS ALSO NO EASY WAY TO OPEN THE GATE FROM THE INSIDE QUICKLY.
Structure, Jan 3, 2018
THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. WE COULD HEAR NOISES WHILE DRIVING AS IF ICE WAS SLIDING OFF THE ROOF. EARLIER, WE THOUGH NUTS WERE HITTING THE ROOF. IN RETROSPECT, IT HAD TO BE PIECES OF THE SUNROOF AS WE WERE IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA. NO PEOPLE WERE ON OVERHEADS OR TRAFFIC AROUND US.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 28, 2017
2015 HONDA CR-V SEVERE VIBRATIONS FELT IN VEHICLE WHILE IN DRIVE- IDLE (STOP LIGHTS, SIGNS, SITTING IN DRIVEWAY) OR SLOW SPEEDS. SO SEVERE CAUSING HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. ALSO, EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR A FEMALE TO SIT ON WHILE THAT INTENSE. IN A BAD WAY. TOOK TO PRIORITY CHESAPEAKE IN VIRGINIA FOUR SEPARATE TIMES, WHERE THE FOURTH TIME BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND AMERICAN HONDA REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE IN THE FIX. THEY ADMITTED THIS WAS NOTICED IN THE 2015 MODEL, AND IS NORMAL FOR THE 2015 CR-V (ALBEIT NO OTHER CR-V HAS THESE ISSUES). BOTH AMERICAN HONDA AND DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSE ANY ASSISTANCE IN REACHING A SOLUTION.
Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Sep 9, 2016, crash
THE CRV WAS INVOLVED IN A LARGE ACCIDENT AND THE LEFT FRONT LOWER FRAME RAIL IS CRUSHED FROM A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE LEFT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR THE SEATBELT LOCK UP CAUSING A MINOR INJURY TO THE DRIVER. HONDA USA WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE CAR.
Structure, Sep 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE AFTER PARKING IT IN A GARAGE, IT CONTINUED TO RUN WHILE IDLING. AS A RESULT, CARBON MONOXIDE FILLED THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT AND HIS SPOUSE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ACCIDENTALLY LEFT RUNNING., DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING EQUIPPED WITH PUSH START. UPDATED 11/08/16.*JB
Electrical system, Structure, Aug 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CAME HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS GARAGE AND LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE CAME BACK AFTER ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, CAUSING THE GARAGE TO BECOME HOT, WITH TEMPERATURE OF ABOUT 110 DEGREES. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000. ...UPDATED 09/20/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE AUTOMATICALLY LEFT THE VEHICLE RUNNING AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE A TIME PERIOD AFTER WHICH THE ENGINE SHUTS OF AUTOMATICALLY. HONDA INFORMED HIM, THEY DO NOT HAVE THAT FEATURE. UPDATED 09/26/16.*JB
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 23, 2015
VIBRATION/SHUDDER/LOW RPM'S. NOTICED 2 DAYS AFTER DRIVING THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALER. DEALER WAS IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED. WAS TOLD TO CONTNUE DRIVING THE CAR, THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NOTHING. TOOK THE CAR BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF PURCHASE AT WHICH TIME I WAS TOLD THAT HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS NO SOLUATION AT THIS TIME. THEY REFUSSED TO REPLACE MY BRAND NEW HONDA CRV 2015 WITH A TROUBLE FEE CAR. AND TO THIS DATE (7 MONTHS LATER) THEY STILL HAVE NO SOLUATION. MY CAR VIBRATES AND SHUDDERS ALL THE TIME THE RPM'S ARE LOW CAUSING A DISCONNECT WHEN ENGAGING THE GAS PEDDLE. HONDA SAID IT'S A SOFTWARE PROBLEM----WHICH THEY KNEW ABOUT WHEN THEY SOLD ME THE CAR---BUT AGAIN---HAVE NO SOLUTION. AGAIN, THE HONDA CRV 2015 VIBRATES/SHUDDERS/LOW RPM'S WHEN ITS IDLING OR IN MOTION----ALL THE TIME!!
Structure, Nov 16, 2015, crash
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING. I COULD NOT MAKE THE CAR STOP WHEN I MADE A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING SPACE. I DAMAGED THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AS I SIDE-SWIPED THE REAR BUMPER OF A TRUCK. IT SEEMED THAT THE MORE I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE, THE MORE THE ENGINE SPED UP, AS IF I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE FLOOR MAT IS ANCHORED. I HAVE VERY BIG FEET (SIZE 16 WIDE). THE GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE VERY CLOSE.
Structure, Engine, Nov 8, 2015
VEHICLE SEATS VIBRATES ON D MODE IF YOU STOP THE VEHICLE. RPM MOVED AUTOMATICALLY BETWEEN 600 TO 800 RMP ON VEHICLE STOP IN D MODE AND AC IS ON
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 6, 2015
BOUGHT THIS VEHICHLE MONTH AGO. AROUND 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER NOW. VEHICHLE HAVE TERRIBLE VIBRATION WHEN STOP IN DRIVE GEAR AT STOP LIGHTS OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC. VIBRATION ARE STRONG AND MADE ME NAUXIOUS IN SLOW TRAFFIC ONE DAY. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER BUT THEY NOT ACCEPTING IT AS A PROBLEM BUT SAYING ITS A CHARACTRISTIC OF THIS VEHICHLE. THEY UPDATED THE ECM SOFTWARE BUT PROBLEM STILL THERE. I AM AFRAID THIS CAN GET WORSE AND RESULT INTO MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURE OR SAFETY HAZARD. HONDA SHOULD FIND THE FIX OR STOP SELLING
Steering, Structure, Engine, Nov 4, 2015
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 HONDA CR-V EX FWD A MONTH AGO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LITTLE OVER 600 MILES, I STARTED FEELING A SEVERE VIBRATION INTERMITTENTLY AT IDLE IN DRIVE MODE WHEN I STOP AT STOP SIGNS. THE FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY INCREASED NOW WHEN IT IS ABOUT 1000 MILES. JUST TO CHECK ITS SEVERITY I PLACED AN EMPTY PLASTIC BAG ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND I COULD HERE THE NOISE MADE BY THE BAG DUE TO VIBRATION. IT WAS AS IF LIKE MASSAGING ON MY BACK AND BACK OF HEAD. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THEY CHECKED AND TOLD ME THAT ITS A KNOW ISSUE WITH ALL 2015 MODELS AND NO FIX HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA ALSO AS PER THEIR SUGGESTION AND THEY ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE BUT SAID NO FIX IS AVAILABLE. I'M WONDERING IF THERE IS ANY BODY THAT ACTUALLY REGULATES AUTO MAKERS TO NOT SELL VEHICLES HAVING ISSUES. IF THERE IS A KNOW ISSUE LIKE THIS HOW CAN THEY KEEP SELLING THE VEHICLES WITH ISSUES AND HOW DOES HONDA SALES PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE? ITS ALMOST END OF 2015 AND WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO DEVELOP A FIX?
Power train, Structure, Other or unspecified, Oct 30, 2015
VIBRATION FELT AT 20-25 MPH AND AT HIGHER SPEEDS THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND BY SOUND WITH THE VIBRATION BECOMING STRONGER AS THE MILEAGE INCREASES. DISCUSSIONS WITH THE HONDA DEALERSHIP CONCERNING A REFUND HAVE NOT BEEN FRUITFUL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY RESULT IN A CRASH; BUT HONDA IS VERY SLOW TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.
Structure, Oct 30, 2015
UNUSUAL VIBRATION WHEN CAR STOPS AT RED LIGHT. IT IS SO DISTURBING THAT I FEEL NOT COMFORTABLE IN THE DRIVING SEAT. I AM STARTING TO HAVE NAUSEA AND MY BACK ACHES (PART TIED WITH THE SEAT, BECAUSE VIBRATION) IF I DRIVE IN TRAFFIC FOR A LONG TIME. I HAVE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR AND I WAS NEVER TOLD BY THE DEALER OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS A KNOWN ONE AND I FOUND IT LATER WHEN I STARTED GOOGLING. THIS IS A CASE OF BREACH OF TRUST TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BUYERS IGNORANCE AND IS AGAINST THE FAIR SELLING PRACTICE. I CALLED UP HONDA ON THE VERY 1ST WEEK, MOST LIKELY ON THE 3RD DAY AND LODGED MY GRIEVANCE (CASE NO[XXX]). I HAD SPENT CLOSE TO $30000 ON THE CAR AND I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE THIS [XXX]. I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN DECEIVED BOTH BY HONDA AND THE HONDA DEALER. ITS BEEN 4 MONTHS NOW I AM DRIVING AND STILL HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. IT IS EFFECTING MY HEALTH... HONDA SAYS IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY SAFETY HAZARD IN THE WEBSITE, BUT IT DOES HAS HEALTH HAZARDS WHICH HONDA CANNOT DENY. MY COMPLAINT IS GENUINE AND THE DEALER HAS ENDORSED IT AS WELL LATER SHAMELESSLY IMMEDIATELY IN THE VERY FIRST WEEK AFTER THE SELL WAS COMPLETED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Seats, Engine, Oct 28, 2015
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CR-V EX-L BASED ON EXCELLENT REVIEWS FROM CONSUMER REPORTS AND EDMUNDS. I EXPECTED THE CAR TO BE PERFECT. HOWEVER, HONDA SOLD ME THE DEFECTED CAR WITHOUT ANY NOTICE EVEN THIS DEFECT WAS KNOWN FOR MONTHS. THE ISSUE IS A VIBRATION DURING IDLE. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN I STOP ON THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTS TO SHAKE. IF I RELEASE BREAKS VIBRATIONS WILL GO AWAY. IT IS NOT NORMAL. I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM 2 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE (OR 600-700 MILES). THEN I WENT TO THE DEALER AND HE TOLD ME THAT HONDA'S ENGINEERS WERE "WORKING ON IT", NO SOLUTION WAS FOUND YET AND I HAD TO WAIT FOR A FURTHER NOTICE. VISIBLE VIBRATIONS MEAN THAT THERE IS MECHANICAL RESONANCE IN THE CAR. AN EXAMPLE OF DESTRUCTION DUE TO MECHANICAL RESONANCE WOULD BE A COLLAPSE OF TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE. THUS, MY SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THE CAR CAN BE DAMAGED STRUCTURALLY. FOR EXAMPLE, FEW BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND THE CAR MAY DISINTEGRATE DURING THE DRIVE. THE PROBLEM COULD BE THAT A NEWLY INTRODUCED CVT TRANSMISSION IN HONDA CR-V 2015 DOESN'T GO ALONG WITH THE ENGINE AND THEY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS THAT SPREAD THRU A CAR FRAME TO THE SEAT. PROBABLY, THE CAR WASN'T TESTED PROPERLY DURING DESIGN PROCESS. THUS, HONDA ENGINEERS OVERLOOKED THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A VIDEO FILE OF VIBRATIONS BUT IT'S TOO BIG FOR UPLOAD. ANYWAY, YOU CAN SEE THIS ISSUE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=SR-YQAJRRB8