2019 Honda CR-V problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 1,099 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda CR-V, filed between 2018-12-26 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (298, 27%), steering (195, 18%) and electrical system (162, 15%). Owners reported 31 crashes, 2 fires, 35 injuries and 1 death in these complaints. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Honda CR-V complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 298 | 27% | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Steering | 195 | 18% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 162 | 15% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 141 | 13% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 118 | 11% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 112 | 10% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 100 | 9% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 99 | 9% | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 79 | 7% | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Communication | 38 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 24 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 24 | 2% | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Power train | 20 | 2% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Forward collision avoidance: 298 complaints
- 298 complaints of 1,099 (27%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 52 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 7 crashes and 17 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Steering: 195 complaints
- 195 complaints of 1,099 (18%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 53 of them also name the air bags; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Electrical system: 162 complaints
- 162 complaints of 1,099 (15%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 24 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 141 complaints
- 141 complaints of 1,099 (13%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 44 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V covers this system.
Fuel system, gasoline: 118 complaints
- 118 complaints of 1,099 (11%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Honda CR-V; the latest, campaign 23V858000, says: “The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.”
Engine: 112 complaints
- 112 complaints of 1,099 (10%) name the engine.
- 44 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 3 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 176 |
| 2023 | 138 |
| 2024 | 219 |
| 2025 | 158 |
| 2026 | 112 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CR-V, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Honda CR-V recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda CR-V?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Honda CR-V's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (298 of 1,099 complaints), steering (195 of 1,099 complaints) and electrical system (162 of 1,099 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA has 1,099 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Honda CR-V, including 31 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda CR-V's problems?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2019 Honda CR-V; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.