April 2026 Honda CR-V Recall, Complaint & Service Bulletin Roundup

The Honda CR-V's safety record in April 2026 showed no new recalls, owner complaints, or federal investigations. Instead, the month was marked by a significant number of manufacturer service bulletins, primarily concerning ongoing investigations into various component issues. A standout pattern involves multiple requests for information regarding 2024-2026 Honda Civic, CR-V, HR-V A/C Compressor Seizure across recent model years.

Recalls

No new recalls were filed for the Honda CR-V in April 2026.

Owner complaints

No new owner complaints were reported for the Honda CR-V in April 2026.

Investigations

No new investigations were opened, upgraded, or closed for the Honda CR-V in April 2026.

Service bulletins

This month saw a notable number of service bulletins for the Honda CR-V, predominantly focusing on manufacturer investigations into various component issues. These bulletins often request dealers to identify and report vehicles exhibiting specific symptoms to help Honda understand root causes before issuing formal repair procedures.

One significant issue under investigation is the 2024-2026 Honda Civic, CR-V, HR-V A/C Compressor Seizure. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has issued multiple requests, identified by NHTSA IDs such as ATI&03062026904, ATI&01302026903, ATI&02172026902, ATI&02092026902, ATI&01162026901, ATI&01052026902, and ATI&10212025901, for specific 2024-2026 Honda Civic, CR-V, and HR-V vehicles. These vehicles are experiencing an A/C compressor seizure, resulting in the symptom of "A/C not blowing cold air." This widespread Honda CR-V A/C compressor seizure investigation aims to gather comprehensive data from affected vehicles. Honda is requesting that dealers inspect these vehicles before any repairs are attempted, to understand the root cause and develop a definitive solution. Owners whose vehicles exhibit a seized compressor and lack of cold air are strongly encouraged to have their vehicles inspected by a Honda dealership.

For 2023-2026 Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid vehicles, Honda Service Bulletin 23-021 details a software update designed to resolve a specific issue. This update addresses instances where the "LKAS warning light is on when driving in reverse." This problem is attributed to false detection logic within the camera system, which incorrectly triggers the warning. The software update aims to correct this logic, preventing unnecessary alerts and ensuring the proper function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

Additionally, Honda is seeking information on 2023-2024 CR-V vehicles that display "warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" messages. These warnings are often accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P16E8 or P16E3, indicating a potential electrical system malfunction. This Shutter Grille Inop Issue, identified by NHTSA ID APaS09302024901, is part of Honda's ongoing effort to understand the root cause of these specific electrical system and shutter grille malfunctions. Dealers are asked to report qualifying vehicles to Honda Technical Support to aid in the investigation.

Beyond these primary concerns, other ongoing manufacturer investigations for the Honda CR-V include reports of windshield washer system inoperation or leaking (NHTSA ID ATI&05032024908) in 2023-2024 models. Similarly, 2023-2024 CR-V owners have reported door mirror vibration (NHTSA ID ATI&01022024906) while driving. Honda is actively collecting specific parts and inspecting vehicles related to these issues to determine the underlying causes and develop appropriate solutions. Another investigation, NHTSA ID ATI&10212025902, concerns inoperative or misaligned front wiper motors in 2022-2026 Honda Civic, 2023-2026 Honda CR-V, and 2023-2026 Honda HR-V vehicles, with owners encouraged to contact their dealerships.

What Honda CR-V owners should do

• If your 2024-2026 Honda CR-V experiences "A/C not blowing cold air" or an A/C compressor seizure, contact your dealer for inspection, as Honda is actively investigating this Honda CR-V A/C compressor seizure issue.
• For 2023-2026 CR-V and CR-V Hybrid owners, if you see the "LKAS warning light is on when driving in reverse," schedule a service appointment for the software update detailed in TSB 23-021.
• If your 2023-2024 CR-V displays "warning: shutter grille issue" or "charging system problem" messages, especially with DTCs P16E8 or P16E3, report this to your dealer.
• Owners of 2023-2024 CR-V vehicles experiencing windshield washer issues or door mirror vibration should also report these symptoms to their dealership.