2018 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 2,145 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 46 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 47 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, sensor, occupant classification, front passengerMay 21, 2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyMar 9, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Campaign 23V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 25, 2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemSep 27, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Campaign 18V663000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: gasoline
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Fuel system, Gasoline, May 13, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, JERKED AND THEN STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FAILURE TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIMO HONDA (777 INDUSTRIAL RD, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE DEALER DECLINED TO SELL THE CONTACT THE FUEL PUMP PART DUE TO A POSSIBLE LIABILITY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHICH FUEL PUMP PART WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V215000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Engine, Jan 8, 2019
GASOLINE LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE LUBRICATION OIL REDUCING THE ENGINE LUBRICATION ABILITY.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Engine, Jan 4, 2019
WITH ALL THE BUZZ ON INTERNET AND ALSO C.R.ABOUT GAS MIXING WITH OIL, I BOUGHT A 2018 CRV WITH THE 1.5 TURBO ENGINE, I CHECKED MY OIL IT WAS PASSED THE FULL MARK AND SMELLED OF GAS.I TOOK THE OIL CAP OFF IT ALSO HAD A SMELL OF GAS.SO MOST OF US KNOW THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING, LONG STORY SHORT RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL ADVISING TO SET A APPOINTMENT FOR A "FIX" I HOPE THIS WORKS HERE IN OHIO.MY APPOINTMENT IS FOR 1-7-2019,ALTHOUGH SOUNDS LIKE A IT DOESN'T WORK FROM COMMENTS PEOPLE HAVE MADE AFTER THEY TOOK THEIR CARS IN. PLEASE HELP!
Fuel system, Gasoline, Engine, Jan 4, 2019
I HAVE THE 2018 TOURING 1.5L TURBO CHARGED MODEL. I AM EXPERIENCING THE FUEL IN OIL ISSUE AND HONDA SAYS NEVADA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UPDATE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND WANT IT FIXED. I DRIVE IN A VERY COLD CLIMATE ON SHORT TRIPS, WHICH IS WHEN THEY SAY THE ISSUE IS OCCURRING IN THIS MODELS.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Engine, Jan 2, 2019
GAS IS GETTING INTO THE OIL AND THE ENGINE DOES NOT HEAT UP UNTIL MANY MILES OF DRIVING IN 40 DEGREE TEMPERATURES, DIP STICK IS SHOWING OVER FULL ALL THE TIME AND STILL NO FIX