Honda CR-V Complaints (2026)

125 consumer complaints on file.

#11735030May 1, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2026 Honda CR-V. The front-mounted sensor used for advanced driver-assistance systems (including lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking) is positioned in a way that makes it easily accessible and vulnerable to theft. My vehicle’s sensor was stolen, which immediately disabled critical safety features such as collision mitigation braking and lane assistance. While the vehicle may still be drivable, the loss of these systems significantly reduces safety and increases the risk of an accident. This does not appear to be an isolated incident. Many other Honda CR-V owners across the country are reporting similar thefts of the same sensor. The issue has become so common that third-party manufacturers are now producing protective covers to prevent theft, indicating a widespread and known vulnerability. As a result of this incident: •My vehicle has been inoperable or unsafe to drive with full safety functionality. •The car has been in a repair shop for over a month due to the sensor being on backorder. •I am continuing to make payments on a vehicle that I cannot safely use as intended. I believe this represents a design defect that creates an unreasonable safety risk. A critical safety component should not be so easily removed by theft, especially when its absence disables key driver-assistance systems. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this issue and determine whether a recall or mandated design change is necessary to protect consumers. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733557April 24, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am reporting a safety-related issue with the front radar sensor on my Honda CR-V 2026. The sensor is mounted in a location that appears to be easily accessible and insufficiently secured, making it highly vulnerable to theft. My vehicle was recently targeted, and the sensor was removed, resulting in loss of critical driver-assistance features such as collision mitigation braking and adaptive cruise control. This creates a significant safety risk, as the vehicle’s ability to detect and respond to hazards is compromised. Additionally, multiple vehicles in my neighborhood have experienced similar incidents, indicating a potential widespread defect rather than an isolated case. I believe this design exposes owners to both safety hazards and financial burden, and I request that this issue be investigated for possible recall or corrective action to improve the security and protection of the radar sensor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733220April 23, 2026
Insert, Padding
The cover of this car seat has only been cared for per the manufacturer instructions, and the warning labels on the sides are peeling, creating a choking hazard. Clek has issued a recall for Liing before for this specific issue, but is saying that my Liing is not included despite being manufactured after the recall. It appears the issue has not been resolved adequately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732780April 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Well driving down hwy 207 with no other vehicles in site my sunroof spontaneously exploded with no evidence of a rock in sight I did take pictures right afterwards the pictures showed the remaining glass
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732520April 20, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated over the curb and crashed into the brick wall of a convenience store. The contact stated that the failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The brick wall of the store was damaged due to the impact of the vehicle. The contact was treated for pain in her neck and right shoulder by the paramedics at the scene; she was not transported to a hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard; however, the contact later picked it up. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was given a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 1,100.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11731835April 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving in normal drive mode, the power train lost power and the car slowed for several seconds before accelerating normally.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731833April 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving at 55 mph in normal drive mode, the power train lost power and the car slowed. I depressed the accelerator pedal further, but the car continued to slow for several seconds before accelerating normally
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731502April 16, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The driver side mirror become blurry when driving over 70 mph as the mirror begin vibrating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731501April 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The infotainment system reboots while driving, including on the highway. This has happened since day one, and Honda has said they do not have a fix. Whether connected by USB or Bluetooth, the system eventually crashes or reboots after some time on the road. After rebooting, it often still does not work properly. I then have to reconnect the device or even reset the infotainment system to get it working again. This creates a serious safety risk because it forces the driver to deal with the system while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729994April 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While accelerating on an on ramp to an interstate highway, in normal drive mode, at approximately 45 mph, the drive train lost power for 4 to 6 seconds and the car slowed. The power meter dropped from approximately 35% to 15%. I depressed the accelerator pedal further but the car continued to slow. Eventually, the car accelerated normally.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729916April 8, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In the 5 months I have owned this vehicle, the windshield has been chipped at least six time by debris while driving. As I am retired, I do not do a lot of freeway travel and 700 of the 3400 miles were from a trip to visit my mom. I had fewer windshield chips on my previous Honda CRV in 8 years and 90000 miles than I have had with this 2026 CRV. My dealer ignored my request to even look at the issue, saying glass was not covered by their warranty and when I called Honda USA, they took the information and casually told me to 'have a blessed day'. My first big chip was repaired through my insurance in December 2025 and I will have 5 more chips looked at today by their preferred shop, Safelite. I have taken photos, as best I could, of the chips I discovered while washing the car in the bright sunlight. Having a clear field of vision is so critical to safe driving and the manufacturer should provide a durable windshield for passenger safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729277April 5, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1. The vehicle accelerated rapidly and uncontrollably without my touching the gas pedal and despite my slamming the breaks. 2 The vehicle jumped a curb and slammed into a parked car. Someone could have been easily killed if they were in front of the vehicle. 3. Not yet. I will have it towed to the dealer tomorrow. 4. No, See #3 above. 5. No. This was the first time this happened.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11729253April 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving at approximately 20 mph in normal drive mode, the power train lost power for 2 or 3 seconds and the vehicle decelerated before accelerating normally.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728982April 3, 2026
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact's wife owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, there was an abnormal sound of air coming from the window. The contact checked the windows to ensure that the windows were rolled up; however, the sound persisted. While at a stop, the contact stated that the panoramic sunroof shattered while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728840April 2, 2026
AIR BAGS
I had a accident with a another and now both them are totaled but i didn’t got any airbags deployed when i called honda and ingot a person for the case he is like you need to go to dealership and inspect the car and they are like they don’t have any responsibility for safety issue
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728058March 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving at 25 mph in econ mode and accelerating, the drive train partially lost power and the car slowed down for 2 or 3 seconds before accelerating normally.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727750March 29, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While coasting at approximately 25 mph, attempting to accelerate resulted in the power train stumbling for several seconds before accelerating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11726800March 24, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle displays inaccurate fuel level and miles-to-empty information, creating a safety risk because the driver cannot reliably determine how much fuel is actually available or how far the vehicle can be driven. The infotainment system also freezes and CarPlay frequently becomes unusable. There was also a key recognition / “key not detected” malfunction. These issues have occurred in a new vehicle and remain unresolved after multiple dealer visits.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11726319March 23, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
When driving vehicle with cruise control on and getting close to or in an intersection the vehicle will slam on brakes without driver apply them. It's happened a few times so far and the vehicle is only about 3 months old. Once While driving down VA Beach Boulevard and starting into an intersection when there was a lot of traffic so was worried a vehicle could have slammed into the back of us. And other times this would happen just before entering an intersection or while approaching an intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723186March 10, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The windshield washer system on my 2026 Honda CR V EX L is malfunctioning. The washer fluid only sprays on approximately half of the windshield instead of covering the full glass area. This appears to be related to the washer nozzles or fluid distribution system. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Because the washer system does not spray the full windshield, it prevents proper cleaning of the driver’s field of view while driving. This creates a visibility hazard when dirt, road grime, or debris accumulates on the windshield. If driving at highway speeds or in poor weather conditions, the inability to clear the entire windshield could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The issue occurs consistently whenever the windshield washer system is used. It can be reproduced repeatedly. At this time the vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer, but the malfunction is clearly observable. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer or other representatives. However, I have observed other owners of the same model reporting the same issue online, suggesting this may not be an isolated case. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no warning lights or dashboard messages prior to the issue. The malfunction was first noticed when attempting to use the windshield washer system during normal driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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