2019 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Forward collision avoidance is the leading concern among 1,100 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 31 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 35 people were injured and 1 person died.
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
Structure, frame and membersDec 5, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.
Campaign 19V865000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualSep 26, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The owner's guide incorrectly describes when the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator should illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
If the front passenger does not correctly understand how the airbag functions, they may be at an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Honda will notify owners and provide a sticker with the correct information to be added to the owner's guide, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owner's may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X6G.
Campaign 19V694000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyAug 1, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A5I.
Campaign 19V569000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassetteMay 21, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CR-V vehicles. The metal core of the steering wheel may have burrs which can damage the harnesses routed within, potentially disabling the driver's air bag or causing it to deploy without warning.
In the event of a crash, a disabled air bag would increase the risk of injury. An uncommanded deployment of the driver's air bag also increases the risk of injury and a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the steering wheel core and replace clockspring and the harnesses within, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R4S.
Campaign 19V383000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,100 reports, newest first.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the Collision Mitigation Braking System warning light illuminated; however, the closest vehicle to her vehicle was ten car lengths away; and there were no other vehicles nearby. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. Consumer stated since March 15, 2022 there have been three (3) additional incidents, activated the dash Emergency System braking notification and the audible alarm without reason. These occurred twice on March 17, 2002: one time traveling approximately 45 mph, and the second time traveling approximately 60 mph. The third time was several days later on March 23, 2022, traveling approximately 40 mph. Happened with no apparent reason for the system to have initiated the dash and audible sound warning. Consumer took it to the dealer, they test drove the car to see if the issue would occur during the test drive, unfortunately it did not.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 14, 2022
I was stopped at a red light, and when the light turned green, I accelerated and then maybe 2 seconds later the car suddenly braked. I was in the middle of the intersection. There were no cars behind me. My safety was put at risk because if there was a car behind me, it would have rear ended me. I took the car to the dealer the same week, and they told me I can turn off the CMBS (collision mitigation braking system).
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 14, 2022
Periodically the driving assistance will break the vehicle when there is no reason. It happens both when changing lanes as well as when driving straight-on. The warning light "Brake" appears on the dash and the breaking system engages. It has not put my safety at risk, but it is disconcerting when it happens.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 11, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. An unknown audible alert was heard coming from the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to a faulty fuel pump. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Engine, Mar 10, 2022
On Feb.15, 2022 traveling on I-95 in the passing lane outside Florence S.C. we experienced a drastic loss of power over the course of less than a minute making it difficult to pull over to a slower lane and stop on the right side of the road to find an exit or stop safely. We eventually got over and were able to travel approximately 25 mph to an exit in Florence S.C to Cale Yarborough Honda dealership where the problem was determined as failure of number four fuel injector. Fortunately, with a pet in the car they had all parts necessary for repairs which included fuel injector set, plug top coil assembly, and ignition coil. we were released after approximately 5-1/2 hours with no additional problems. Considering the traffic, lane location, posted speed and the drastic loss of power my wife and I were very concerned about our safe exit off of I-95, and were very lucky to find a dealership with needed parts in stock. We were told by the dealership in Florence and Roanoke Va. that similar problems are occuring in 2018, 2019 and 2020 CRV's, Pilots and Sedans. All parts and service costs were paid under factory warranty.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 10, 2022
When driving at approximately 35 MPH the automatic braking system engaged, stopping the car rapidly and throwing me forward enough that all items siting on the passenger seat landed on the floor mat. There were no cars or pedestrians in front of me (or luckily behind me). This has only happened once. The dealer informed me that something might have been blocking the sensor (I don't think this was the case). The vehicle has not be inspected by any parties as this fortunately did not cause a collision. There were no warning systems that the automatic breaks weren't working properly. The typical dash indicator did turn on when the car braked.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 10, 2022
Vehicle suddenly flashed a warning on the dashboard and vehicle slammed it's brakes on completely stopping the car while I was traveling approximately 65 MPH. There was no vehicle or object in front of me, luckily there was no one behind me or they probably would have hit me.
Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Mar 7, 2022
I HAVE ASKED QUESTIONS EVERYTIME I HAVE IT IN BUT HONDA DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE AN ANSWER. 1. WHEN IN CRUISE THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY BRAKE WHEN NOTHING IS IN SIGHT 2. MY BLIND SPOT MONITORS SEEM ONLY INTERMITTENTLY NOTICE ANYONE ON MY PASSANGER SIDE OF VIHICLE
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 6, 2022
I have been experiencing the same unexpected braking issues that I have read other drivers of the CR-V are reporting. For example, I was traveling southbound of Delaware Rt1 near Milton DE just over a week ago. This road has two lanes running in either direction. I had been in the right lane and saw some vehicles ahead moving at least 20 miles per hour under the speed limit. I switched to the left lane, which was clear for at least 1/4 mile ahead. As I approached to where the vehicles were, my car slammed the brakes on and decelerated quickly. I was nearly rear-ended by a truck coming up behind me. This same type of thing has happened on curves in the past and it just seems that the system is misinterpreting the road conditions.
Other or unspecified, Mar 4, 2022
While driving, when using the radio or GPS, the display on the center console will intermittently go haywire. Display will turn on and off, loudly beep, screen will go blank and then turn back on unexpectedly, brightness adjustment bar appears on screen. There is no control over these problems except having to stop the car and turn it off fo a couple of minutes. Very distracting and dangerous while driving.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated and the brake independently activated and the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH. The contact stated that the cruise control was not activated during the failure. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and veered the vehicle to the side of the road, waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 3, 2022
Car has completely stopped while driving numerous times. I have been driving anywhere from 35 to 45 miles an hour when the car suddenly stops for no apparent reason. Today I was almost rear ended.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 2, 2022
The component system that is failing is the Anti Collision Emergency Braking System. It has put the safety of me, and my family at risk, by engaging while I was driving on a highway—multiple times regardless of if there was a vehicle in front of me or not. I've had to lightly pump my brakes in order for the system to disengage. This issue has not been investigated by anyone other than hearing about it on the local news station. There were no other warnings and thankfully has not yet resulted in any accidents.
Forward collision avoidance, Mar 1, 2022
I have owned my Honda CRV for only 8 days. I have had three instances where my auto-braking has activated when it was not necessary. I have placed my stopping distance for my auto-braking at "short", to hopefully avoid unnecessary braking after the first incident occurred. Two of the incidents occurred when the vehicle ahead of me was turning right at an intersection in town at slow rates of speed. In both cases, I was not close to the vehicle, but my vehicle braked suddenly as if a collision was imminent. In one of those incidents, the vehicle ahead of me had turned and I was starting to accelerate when the emergency braking activated. It totally surprised me since there was no vehicle in front of me at that time. The third incident the automatic braking activated for just a split second and went off when there was a vehicle at least 50 feet in front of my vehicle and we were traveling straight down a city road at less than 30 miles per hour. It is a little unnerving at the moment the vehicle does automatic braking when there is no apparent reason for it.
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle independently slowed down without warning. The contact also stated a similar failure occurred as he crossed a yellow line on the roadway. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty; however, after the dealer spoke with the manufacturer, they agreed to honor the warranty. The contact was given a date for the parts to arrive however, the parts never arrived. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 28, 2022
In February of 2022, the automatic emergency braking system (CMBS) randomly activated as I was driving through an intersection and caused my 2019 Honda SUV to suddenly decelerate, shudder, and jerk while coming to a very sudden stop. There were no other cars in front of me or at the side of me and the weather was clear and the road smooth. My seatbelt tightened as I was jerked forward by the sudden stop. The emergency brake warning sign was flashing on the dashboard. At first I was unable to accelerate and move the car forward but after a minute was able to start up. There were cars following behind me and they too had to make a very sudden stop and avoided what could have been multiple rear end collisions. I have approximately 7,000 miles on this SUV and have driven it for approximately two years and this is the first incident. I am scared to drive it with the CMBS activated and am turning it off every time I start the car!
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 28, 2022
Vehicle braked hard without driver touching brake pedal. This has happened twice in last year. Now reading that this may be common with 2019 CRV
Service brakes, Feb 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH in between two intersections with no nearby vehicles or objects, the vehicle started beeping and the brake warning indicator was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle then erroneously suddenly activated the brakes and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that his wife who was seated in the passenger’s seat sustained bruised from the seat belt to her shoulder. There was no medical attention provided. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was also informed that sometimes the metal plates on the road may give a false indicator of a vehicle causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified by the dealer of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 28, 2022
Automatic braking occurs when driving for no apparent reason. This has happened multiple times usually when driving on the highway at high speed.
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 27, 2022
In April or early May 2021, my wife and I were driving my CRV on Interstate 77S coming from downtown Cleveland in the afternoon. It was a sunny day and we were driving at highway speeds. All of a sudden my CRV went into an Emergency Braking condition. The car was braking was as if I slammed on the brakes full force. Luckily no cars were immediately behind us or else they would have rear-ended us. The car slowed down rapidly and drastically, but control of the car was returned to the driver before it came to a full stop. No cars were in front of us. Nothing was in the road that we could see as an obstruction or shiny object (which Honda said sometimes fools the sensor). We were approaching (maybe 100 yds away) a shadow in the road from a bridge overpass. The dealer checked the vehicle on May 4, 2021 for proper operation of this Emergency Braking system and if any codes were created by the event. Nothing was found wrong. The car had 15,483 miles on it when Honda checked it. Honda said the shadow in the road should not have triggered the sensor.
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 27, 2022
The emergency braking system deployed unexpectedly and for no reason I was accelerating after getting on the expressway at rush hour when the brakes deployed nearly causing a rear end accident. This has happened three additional times since the first incident. No inspection of the vehicle has been performed. The "BRAKE" light did illuminate.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 27, 2022
On 22 Feb 22 while exiting the highway to a service plaza, the Automatic Emergency Braking System slammed on the brakes in our 2019 CR-V. Fortunately, no one was close behind us. I recall that the Lane Departure Warning system activated and then the brakes slammed on. The braking system fault has also occured 5 or 6 times when making a 90 degree turn from a stop light to another street and there was no one directly in front of us. We have owned the car for 3 years and are happy with the vehicle and safety features, but this fault is extremely dangerous and needs to be addressed.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 26, 2022
This has happened 3 different times in the last 4 months, I have been driving down the road and the brake button pops up and slows me down when nothing is around, called dealership they said nothing wrong with vehicle. It's even done it in a curve and scared me had a vehicle behind me almost caused an accident
Forward collision avoidance, Feb 25, 2022
was driving on the highway at 50 mile an hour and car slammed on the brakes automatically.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 25, 2022
The vehicle will be running at a certain speed then will just start braking like a car is in front but there isnt. It has done it several times. Sometimes it brakes hard and sometimes not. It is scary and worries you about being rear ended. It will slow you down then take off again.