2022 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
15/100
#18 most-complained of 21 CR-V years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Honda CR-V has 259 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #18 highest of 21 CR-V model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (137 complaints, 53% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 259
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 27.5 city / 33 hwy
Top 2022 Honda CR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering137 (53%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras45 (17%)
- Engine21 (8%)
- Other19 (7%)
- Brakes15 (6%)
- Electrical System14 (5%)
- Lane Departure12 (5%)
- Fuel System11 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (4%)
2022 Honda CR-V recalls
3 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 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Honda CR-V ranks #18 of 21 among CR-V model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 259 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda CR-V?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (137 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (45 complaints), and engine (21 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,005 miles.
- Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda CR-V, most recently reported 2026, covering airbags, fuel system, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda CR-V?
- EPA rates the 2022 Honda CR-V at 29.5 MPG combined (27.5 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.