2026 Honda CR-V: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
128 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
5,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2026 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 128 complaints (23.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 14.8% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 3.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
Unknown Or Other: 30; Electrical System: 23; Visibility/Wiper: 23; Power Train: 20; Service Brakes: 12; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 9; Steering: 8; Engine: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 121 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 108 |
2025: 20; 2026: 108
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11670834 · 2025-07-02 (July 2, 2025)
Windshield delaminating one week into ownership.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11670834 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11679611 · 2025-08-09 (August 9, 2025)
Wireless CarPlay – Siri Message Playback Cuts Off Mid-Sentence Vehicle: 2026 Honda CR-V EXL Symptom: When connected to wireless Apple CarPlay, Siri begins to read incoming text messages (“John says…”) but cuts off after a few words, as if the message has ended. Wired CarPlay works correctly and reads the full message. Troubleshooting Done: •iPhone tested on latest iOS, Siri voice re-downloaded. •Wireless CarPlay connection reset and re-paired. •Issue confirmed to occur only in wireless mode; wired mode works. •Multiple long messages tested; …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11679611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11682856 · 2025-08-25 (August 25, 2025)
Re; Honda CR-V Ex-LVIN: [XXX] Purchased [XXX],From Auto Nation Honda, Dulles, VA I have noticed an issue with the windshield wipers and the timing of the water disbursement, where more than half of the windshield, on the right side, does not get water. When operating, the blades start moving from right to left. The right blade passes by about 55% of the glass before the water begins to disperse. The left blade moves to the edge of the glass, and the water is disbursed for the last 2 or 3 inches of the glass and providing no help for the rest…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11682856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11683383 · 2025-08-27 (August 27, 2025)
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH with the Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control feature activated, the vehicle independently decelerated unintendedly. The vehicle resumed normal driving operation immediately after the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact alerted a service technician that the Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control failure was an issue with the Apple CarPlay feature. The service technician acknowledged that the Apple CarPlay feat…
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11683383 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11687202 · 2025-09-14 (September 14, 2025)
Driver side mirror vibrates at highway speeds causing blurred image. The housing is secure but the mirror itself begins to vibrate at 50mph making it difficult to see the approaching traffic. The vibration and blurred vision gets worse as speed increases. I've had it up to 75mph and the mirror looks quite blurry and additionally unclear if the road is bumpy. It is difficult to see what is behind and beside me which is a safety concern especially when trying to switch lanes. The passenger side mirror is fine. The Honda dealer took it for a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11687202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11689791 · 2025-09-25 (September 25, 2025)
Vehicle's Apple Carplay was not able to sync with my Apple I-phone. Dealer salespeople and service technicians were not able to sync their own phones either. This seems to be a systematic problem on 2025 and newer Honda motor vehicles. My Honda CRV is currently in the dealerships service departments possession. My loaner vehicle ( 2026 Honda Odyssey) also had the same problem. I could not sync my I-phone into the loaner car. Two different cars from Honda with the same problem that I personally experienced. I believe that this is a huge sa…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11689791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11693080 · 2025-10-13 (October 13, 2025)
I own a new 2025 Honda CR-V purchased from Honda of Concord (Hendrick Automotive Group, Concord, NC). At around 220 miles, the vehicle’s dashboard displayed major safety warnings: “Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem” and “Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem.” Soon after, a very strong burning smell, similar to fire or overheated brakes, came from the vehicle. When I brought it to Honda of Concord, the service advisor (Ashley Petisce) initially refused to accept or log my safety complaint. She only agreed to inspect the car after I st…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11693080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11693852 · 2025-10-16 (October 16, 2025)
Steering wheel experienced electrical loss on highway. electrical assisted steering wheel.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11693852 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.