YearToAvoid

2022 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Honda CR-V has a complaint index of 15, ranking 18th worst out of 21 model years and earning a Best verdict relative to other CR-V years. NHTSA lists 259 complaints, 3 recalls, and a top problem area of Steering at 53% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
15/100
#18 of 21 CR-V years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
259
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
27.5 city / 33 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2022 Honda CR-V problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering137 (53%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras45 (17%)
  3. Engine21 (8%)
  4. Other19 (7%)
  5. Brakes15 (6%)
  6. Electrical System14 (5%)
  7. Lane Departure12 (5%)
  8. Fuel System11 (4%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain10 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers10 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering wheel reportedly locked or seized while making low-speed turns or parking, in one case leading to a crash into a cement post.
  • Vehicle reportedly lurched or accelerated on its own while parking at low speed, leading to collisions with a wall or a tree.
  • Automatic emergency braking reportedly activated at random or slammed on hard with no obstacle present, once nearly causing a rear-end collision.
  • One owner reported the forward collision system failing to brake or warn when a deer entered the roadway, causing front-end damage.
  • Owners reported the cabin heating system struggling to warm up while idling, reducing defrosting ability in cold weather.
  • A vehicle reportedly began smoking and stalled on the highway before catching fire under the hood during a hard stop.
2022 Honda CR-V complaints: complaints filed per quarter462022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
259 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2022 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (46).

2022 Honda CR-V recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 23V524000Jul 27, 2023Other5 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.

2022 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27.5 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
29.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,200
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.

2022 compared with other CR-V years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution60353729.5
2021Good45330429.5
2022Best15259329.5
2023Avoid80515329.5
2024Avoid75392233.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 CR-V has a complaint index of 15 and ranks 18th worst out of 21 CR-V model years, earning a Best verdict relative to other years of the model.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Honda CR-V?
Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 137 of 259 complaints (53%), with a median mileage at failure of 19,005 for the model year overall.
Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 CR-V, covering airbags, the fuel system, and an incorrect weight rating label on the door certification sticker.
How does the 2022 CR-V compare to other CR-V years to avoid?
The 2018, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025 CR-V model years carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes from 75 to 100, far above the 2022 model's index of 15.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda CR-V?
EPA rates the 2022 CR-V at 29.5 mpg combined (27.5 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.