2026 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Honda CR-V, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
186
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 CR-V and 186 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 45 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER45
- VISIBILITY/WIPER31
- POWER TRAIN21
- STEERING17
- SERVICE BRAKES16
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING16
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS13
2026 CR-V Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · 26V663000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · 26V366000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
2026 CR-V Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26-024 | Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Service Bulletin - Siri stops working when touching the display to interact with Wireless CarPlay. Siri can also freeze when reading a text message or when inputting a destinati… | 11038786 |
| A26-024 | Oct 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Service Bulletin - Siri stops working when touching the display to interact with Wireless CarPlay. Siri can also freeze when reading a text message or when inputting a destinati… | 11038470 |
| A26-024 | Sep 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Service Bulletin -Siri stops working when touching the display to interact with Wireless CarPlay. Siri can also freeze when reading a text message or when inputting a destinatio… | 11037708 |
| A26-019 | Sep 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfi… | 11037706 |
| A26-017 | Sep 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfi… | 11037704 |
| AEBM08262026901 | Aug 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/o… | 11036424 |
| A26-019 | Aug 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/… | 11036416 |
| A26-017 | Aug 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/… | 11036414 |
| A26-088 | Aug 8, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation. | 11036113 |
| A26-088 | Jul 24, 2026 | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation. | 11035783 |
| AEBM07242026902 | Jul 24, 2026 | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation. | 11035778 |
| ATI&07202026902 | Jul 21, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and th… | 11035224 |
| ATI&06092026902 | Jun 9, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and th… | 11033799 |
| ATI&05272026901 | May 27, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and th… | 11033175 |
| A26-036 | Apr 8, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this… | 11031288 |
| AATS30566 | Apr 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Blueto… | 11031289 |
| ATI&04062026902 | Apr 6, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold… | 11031276 |
| ATI&03312026902 | Mar 31, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the power tailgate not opening or closing under it's… | 11030671 |
| A26-036 | Mar 10, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | "Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When thi… | 11030080 |
| ATI&03062026904 | Mar 6, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold… | 11030076 |
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