2019 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Honda CR-V has 1,099 complaints, a complaint index of 85, and ranks 4th worst of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. It carries 8 recalls, including fuel system, airbag, and structural subframe issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 CR-V years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,099
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 31
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 35
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 26.5 city / 32.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 35 / 1
Top 2019 Honda CR-V problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras301 (27%)
- Fuel System260 (24%)
- Steering195 (18%)
- Electrical System166 (15%)
- Other143 (13%)
- Engine129 (12%)
- Brakes106 (10%)
- Airbags79 (7%)
- Structure & Body29 (3%)
- Lane Departure24 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed crashes despite front-end damage.
- Vehicles left in park roll backward on inclines without the transmission holding position.
- Brakes reportedly fail completely or the car unexpectedly moves forward or accelerates while the driver presses the brake pedal.
- Driver's airbag deploys spontaneously with no impact, causing loss of vehicle control.
- Lane-assist and forward-collision warnings fail to activate before a crash.
- Steering wheel wiring damage tied to recall 19V383000 delays airbag and steering repairs.
2019 Honda CR-V recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 23V158000Mar 9, 2023Seat Belts448,613 vehicles
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
2019 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 32.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Honda CR-V reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 1,099 complaints and a complaint index of 85 for the 2019 CR-V, ranking it 4th worst among 21 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other CR-V years.
- What are the biggest problem areas for the 2019 Honda CR-V?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 27% of complaints (301 cases), followed by Fuel System at 24% (260 cases) and Steering at 18% (195 cases).
- Does the 2019 Honda CR-V have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2019 CR-V, covering airbags, fuel system welds, seat belts, and a rear subframe bolt issue that could let the subframe separate.
- At what mileage do 2019 CR-V problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints is 12,050 miles, though specific systems vary: airbags around 5,150 miles and fuel system around 30,062 miles.
- How does the 2019 CR-V compare to other CR-V years?
- The 2019 CR-V's complaint index of 85 is worse than most other years but better than 2018 (100) and 2017 (95); 2012, 2013, and 2022 rate as Best with much lower indexes.