2016 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 393 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 17th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 40 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 36 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
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleOct 29, 2015
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda'a number for this recall is JV9.
Campaign 15V714000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
32 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Jun 19, 2026
Front passenger airbag light is on and I have been told it is the sensor. This has been recalled on other 2016 CRVs. I think more cars may be affected than those that are recalled.
Air bags, Jul 25, 2025
Weight sensor light is on. There is a recall on newer models.
Air bags, Apr 22, 2025, crash
I was in a very low speed fender bender and hit the vehicle in front of me square in the tail end. The airbag needlessly deployed leaving me with a burn and disabled my vehicle. It was a collision that should have been driven away from after the exchange of information. Instead my vehicle which has very little damage required a tow truck die to the deployed airbag.
Air bags, Jan 6, 2025
It was snowing day, I drove in a local road around 10mph. When facing with a curve, I hit the brake yet the snow cause the tail tilted to the curb. Three of the passenger side airbags exploded and no body damage was detected. I'm not sure if the speed was fast enough for the airbags to deployed.
Air bags, Jan 6, 2025
No accident happened, passengers air deployed and exploded
Air bags, Aug 1, 2024, crash
The contact owned a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to avoid colliding with a second vehicle the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a utility pole. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag partially deployed and did not protect the driver. The contact sustained back and neck injuries which later required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Air bags, Jan 30, 2024, crash
The contact owned a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a red light, it was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit. As a result, the vehicle was sent careening 80 feet forward through the intersection before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver and passenger were transported to an area hospital by EMT. The driver was treated for unspecified injuries to her head and lower back, while the passenger was treated for unspecified injuries to his head, neck, and lower back. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by insurance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Jan 30, 2024
Driver side and left back side airbags deployed while driving on the highway in the fast lane. No impact to the car occurred to lead this to happen. No damaged to the car occurred. No other vehicles were involved. Turned I hard turned the wheel and all left side window and driver seat airbags deployed. No warning or messages problem was seen prior to accident. Sustained a TBI as a result.
Air bags, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 7, 2023
I bought this car from Hillside Honda in Queens, NY in June 8th 2016. It was a floor model that I was told by the salesman I got a great deal on it and I found out later it wasn't true. Let me get to the point, I found out this car is a lemon car. From the frontal airbag to the engine, it's a complete nightmare. My focus is more on the engine itself. The vehicle vibrates too much, I keep this car well maintained. At 62,000 miles, I already changed the fuel pump, fuel injectors, spark plugs, ignition coil, the vehicle is still vibrating and dies while driving. I feel this is completely shocking. Never in my life in the last past decade, I never had any vehicle from 1993 to 2022 which I have this issue with. I reached out to many experienced mechanics, they all told me, this car wasn't built well. What else you need to change to make this car drivable. You can't use the AC on a hot summer, I regret every single day in my life buying a Honda. It was my dream car but I got a lemon. I need help because I'm stuck with this piece of work. I'm not willing to spend a dime more because I am the only owner who drives this vehicle since the day I bought it, I barely drive it because I want it to last long enough so I can enjoy my investment but as I said previously, at 62,000 the vehicle is completely useless. I found out from an OBD port sensor reporting that this vehicle was built with the wrong engine components, therefore it should be replaced. I want someone to conduct an investigation and take necessary action against Honda Motor Co. for what they've done to many consumers out there. I feel embarrassed to talk about this. I even overpaid for this junk and now I'm stuck with it. And I'm not the only one going through this.
Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Aug 2, 2023, crash
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot, she depressed the brake pedal, however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into the windows of a store. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was then towed to an autobody repair shop to be repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Air bags, Jan 2, 2023
On 12/31/2022 When I started my 2016 Honda CRV EX the Passanger Airbag warning light came on, and stayed on while the car was running. This "Passanger Airbag" has never come on prior to this, and the owners manual says that if this light comes on- there is a possible problem with the Airbag. I will be following up with my dealer for a fix to this possible safety problem. Is this something Honda should cover, under the manufacturer warranty? Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Air bags, Service brakes, Engine, May 10, 2021, crash
STARTED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE WAS IDLING A BIT ROUGH. PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ROARED AND ACCELERATED. TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKE. IT DID NOT WORK. FORTUNATELY DID NOT HIT ANY OTHER CARS IN THE PARKING LOT. THE CAR JUMPED OVER THE CURB AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT, WENT INTO A DITCH AND HIT A TREE. CAME TO A STOP. THE AIRBAG WAS ACTIVATED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT HIGH RPM. FORTUNATELY THIS MALFUNCTION HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON A BUSY CITY ROAD !!!!! THIS BIZARRE INCIDENT POINTS TO POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER CONTROLS. FORENSIC INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED TO RULE OUT THIS POSSIBILITY.
Air bags, Service brakes, Engine, May 2, 2021, crash
PULLED THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND SHIFTED THE GEAR TO DRIVE. EVEN BEFORE I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE ROARED AND THE CAR SPED OUT OF CONTROL. THE BRAKE FAILED. FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO AVOID OTHER PARKED CARS AND THE CAR CAME TO A STOP IN A DITCH AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT. THE CAR MAY HAVE TRAVELED ABOUT 100 YDS BEFORE COMING TO STOP. THE AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED AND THE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR MAY BE EXTENSIVE. REPORTING THIS FAILURE TO THE NHTSA IN CASE THERE ARE OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS HAPPENING WITH THE 2016 HONDA CR-V MODEL.
Air bags, Apr 14, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA KINGSPORT (2217 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660, (423) 888-0194) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINE THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
Air bags, Feb 19, 2021, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SMALL MOUNTAIN AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AS HER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DUE TO THE AIR BAG HITTING THE TOP OF THE CONTACT'S HEAD, SHE VEERED OFF RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND SCRAPED THE BOTTOM OIL PAN OF VEHICLE. DESPITE THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. HER DAUGHTER WAS CONTACTED AND SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS TREATED FOR THE CUT TO THE TOP OF HER HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AN INVESTIGATOR WAS SENT TO YREKA MOTORS(1545 S MAIN ST, YREKA, CA 96097) TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT THE YARD SENSOR WAS HIT AT A THIRTY DEGREE ANGLE WITH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Steering, Air bags, Seat belts, Feb 24, 2020
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN PRESENTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG SEVERAL TIMES THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS COMING OUT.
Air bags, Jan 7, 2020, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH ON THE FREEWAY AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE IN WHICH BOTH DOORS COULD NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY DUE TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. I AM STILL AWAITING THE POLICE REPORT. MY NOSE WAS BRUISED AND HAD LACERATIONS.
Air bags, Dec 7, 2019
YESTERDAY NOVEMBER 7,2019 I WAS DRIVING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS WAS CAME IN OFF AND ON CONSTANTLY, NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I'M CONCERN AND WORRY AS SAFETY .MY WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED IN MAY THIS YEAR. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Air bags, Jul 16, 2019, crash
TAMARA RECALL... ON MAY 26, 2019 WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN FROM OUR MOUNTAIN HOME IN SEQUOIA MOUNTAINS ABOVE PORTERVILLE. IT WAS STARTING TO SNOW AT 4 PM. GOING BETWEEN 10 AND 15 MPH, ROUNDING A CURVE, IN LOW GEAR THE CAR LOST TRACTION WENT DOWN A 200 FOOT EMBANKMENT. SMASHED HEAD ON MORE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, INTO A LARGE BOULDER THE CAR FLIPPED ON ITS DRIVER SIDE AND LANDED IN A CREEK. THE FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SIDE AIRBAGS DID HOWEVER. MY WIFE AND I SUFFERED INJURIES SHE SUFFERED A FRACTURED STERNUM, I SUFFERED A LOWER FRACTURE IN MY VERTEBRAE. FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT AT LEAST THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED, IT DID NOT, AND IF THEY HAD I'M NOT SURE MY WIFE WOULD HAVE SUFFERED THE INJURIES SHE DID.
Air bags, May 17, 2019, crash
TAKATA RECALL. ALTHOUGH MY CAR NOT ON RECALL LIST. ON SAT 11TH MAY, MY VEHICLE HIT A DITCH AND A TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR IS BEING TOTALLED FROM THIS COLLISION FOR EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. SPEED WAS 60 MPH PRIOR TO COLLISION ON I 95 IN MARTIN COUNTY FL.
Air bags, Structure, Wheels, Jan 27, 2019, crash
HONDA CR-V 2016 TOURING VEHICLE TRAVELLING AT 55 MILES/HOUR ON A 57 NORTH FREEWAY WITH A DRIVER & PASSENGER STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT (OUT OF CARPOOL LANE), UNCONTROLLABLE AND ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. IMMEDIATELY BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS (DRIVER SIDE & PASSENGER SIDE) AND DRIVER SIDE SIDE-AIRBAGS GOT DEPLOYED (CURTAIN AIRBAGS). THE DRIVER TRIED TO CONTROL AND STEER THE VEHICLE TOWARDS THE LEFT CURB/DIVIDER TO AVOID GETTING INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HIT THE DIVIDER AND TOOK A 180 DEGREE TURN AND STOPPED. ACCIDENT LOCATION: 57 NORTH CALIFORNIA, 1/2 MILE FROM KATELLA AVENUE VEHICLE CONDITION: FRONT BOTH TIRES FLATTENED, REAR RIGHT TIRE FLATTENED, FRONT BOTH AIRBAGS AND DRIVER SIDE SIDE-AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, VEHICLE FRONT AND SIDE DAMAGED
Air bags, Apr 18, 2018
TAKATA RECALL MY CAR CONTAINS DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES TAKATA.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Apr 3, 2018
CAR HORN DO NOT WORK, CONTROLS ON CAR STEER WHEEL DOES NOT WORK.
Air bags, Service brakes, Mar 27, 2018, crash
DID NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT 2016
Air bags, Jan 9, 2018, crash
TAKATA RECALL: I AM PUTTING IN A CLAIM FOR THE CAR, HONDA CR-V 2016. THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR AIR BAG DEFECTS. I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.