Short answer
Among Honda CR-V model years through 2024, 2001 and 2014 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2002 and 2010 have the most (15). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Honda CR-V: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 27 (2000–2026)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 70
- Fewest recalls
- 2001 and 2014 (1)
- Most recalls
- 2002 and 2010 (15)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (109)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2012, 2013, 2014 and 11 more years
Honda CR-V Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recent: still collecting recalls | 1 | 5 stars | Tires |
| 2025 Recent: still collecting recalls | 5 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system, Steering |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 stars | Tires, Fuel system, gasoline, Steering |
| 2023 | 7 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 stars | Air bags, Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019 | 8 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Air bags, Equipment |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Air bags, Seat belts |
| 2017 | 7 | 5 stars | Equipment, Fuel system, gasoline, Air bags |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 stars | Air bags, Engine, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2015 | 3 | 4 stars | Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline, Power train |
| 2012 | 3 | 5 stars | Equipment, Latches/locks/linkages, Power train |
| 2011 | 13 | 4 stars | Air bags, Structure |
| 2010 | 15 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Power train |
| 2009 | 12 | Not rated | Air bags, Power train, Structure |
| 2008 | 11 | Not rated | Air bags, Power train, Structure |
| 2007 | 12 | Not rated | Air bags, Power train, Structure |
| 2006 | 12 | Not rated | Air bags, Visibility, Electrical system |
| 2005 | 12 | Not rated | Air bags, Visibility |
| 2004 | 12 | Not rated | Air bags, Visibility, Exterior lighting |
| 2003 | 13 | Not rated | Air bags, Visibility, Exterior lighting |
| 2002 | 15 | Not rated | Air bags, Electrical system, Exterior lighting |
| 2001 | 1 | Not rated | Air bags |
| 2000 | 2 | Not rated | Air bags |
No model years match your search.
The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20261 recall
- 20255 recalls
- 20244 recalls
- 20237 recalls
- 20226 recalls
- 20215 recalls
- 20209 recalls
- 20198 recalls
- 20185 recalls
- 20177 recalls
- 20163 recalls
- 20153 recalls
- 20141 recall
- 20132 recalls
- 20123 recalls
- 201113 recalls
- 201015 recalls
- 200912 recalls
- 200811 recalls
- 200712 recalls
- 200612 recalls
- 200512 recalls
- 200412 recalls
- 200313 recalls
- 200215 recalls
- 20011 recall
- 20002 recalls
Honda CR-V: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Honda CR-V recalls are air bags (109), fuel system, gasoline (20), electrical system (10), power train (10) and visibility (9). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 16 of these 27 model years, and 2012, 2013, 2014 and 11 more years earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Honda CR-V Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Honda CR-V?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2001 and 2014 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Honda CR-V model years have the most recalls?
2002 and 2010 have the most, with 15 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "CR-V", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
NHTSA, US Department of Transportation; this page is not endorsed by NHTSA. Maintained by Artsiom Dusau. Editorial policy