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2026 Honda CR-V: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 259 complaints about the 2026 Honda CR-V with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
259
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
30 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
Recalls
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare TireJun 4, 2026 · campaign 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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Honda CR-V
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 45/100 |
| 2023 | 63/100 |
| 2022 | 84/100 |
| 2021 | 79/100 |
| 2020 | 81/100 |
| 2019 | 40/100 |
| 2018 | 14/100 |
| 2017 | 17/100 |
| 2016 | 83/100 |
| 2015 | 46/100 |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?
Owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (62), body, glass & interior (42), electrical system (33). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda CR-V have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Honda CR-V get?
Up to 30 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
What are the best years of the Honda CR-V?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (84/100) and the 2018 worst (14/100).