How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 CR-V, which is 6% of its 353 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda CR-V transmission or AWD system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2020 CR-V, despite owner complaints about the AWD system.

At what mileage do 2020 CR-V transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 11,500 miles.

Did any 2020 CR-V transmission complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 CR-V shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries, with 0 fires.

2020 Honda CR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Honda CR-V, 6% of its 353 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 11,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 6% of 353
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 11,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the all-wheel-drive system disabling itself and showing an "AWD system problem" warning, with the rear differential pump motor identified as the failure point.
Some describe sudden deceleration or loss of power while driving, with no warning light illuminated before the event.
Others report the transmission failing to shift into reverse, leaving the vehicle undrivable until repaired.
A few owners describe front axles making noise after about 20 minutes of driving or when turning, despite low mileage.
One owner had a full transmission replacement, followed by a later breakdown tied to a speed sensor.

When 2020 Honda CR-V transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 10, 2020, latest Aug 25, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Aug 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200525 (5%)
200625 (6%)
200736 (4%)
200837 (4%)
200911 (3%)
201030 (6%)
201114 (3%)
201248 (12%)
201395 (25%)
201468 (12%)
2015148 (22%)
201645 (11%)
2017144 (8%)
201863 (3%)
201920 (2%)
202020 (6%)
202112 (4%)
202210 (4%)
202314 (3%)
202419 (5%)
20255 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2020 Honda CR-V have?: NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 CR-V, which is 6% of its 353 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Honda CR-V transmission or AWD system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2020 CR-V, despite owner complaints about the AWD system.
At what mileage do 2020 CR-V transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 11,500 miles.
Did any 2020 CR-V transmission complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 CR-V shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries, with 0 fires.