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2022 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA has logged 21 engine complaints for the 2022 Honda CR-V, 8% of its 259 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 28,000 miles. There are no related recalls on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
21
8% of 259
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, in some cases leading to a collision.
  • Some describe the engine going into limp mode at highway speeds, with warning lights flashing and a loss of motive power before speed drops sharply.
  • Several report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly, including while stopped at a traffic light.
  • One owner found low oil level linked to a knocking noise that was later diagnosed as engine failure.
  • One owner reported gasoline odor on the dipstick and hesitant acceleration, describing it as oil dilution.
  • One owner reported a repeated check engine light and rough running tied to a cylinder misfire that recurred after a valve adjustment.

When 2022 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 31, 2022, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2022 Honda CR-V engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2022Feb 2024Nov 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2025 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 201079 (16%)
  2. 201159 (11%)
  3. 2012107 (27%)
  4. 2013119 (31%)
  5. 2014222 (38%)
  6. 2015271 (40%)
  7. 2016123 (31%)
  8. 2017577 (33%)
  9. 2018591 (28%)
  10. 2019129 (12%)
  11. 202049 (14%)
  12. 202138 (12%)
  13. 202221 (8%)
  14. 202334 (7%)
  15. 202440 (10%)
  16. 202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2022 CR-V, which is 8% of the 259 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda CR-V engine?
No. There are no related recalls listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2022 CR-V engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 28,000 miles.
Have any crashes or fires been linked to these engine complaints?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire among the reported engine-related complaints for the 2022 CR-V.
Is the 2022 CR-V engine complaint rate high compared to other years?
At 8% of total complaints, the 2022 CR-V has one of the lower engine complaint shares compared to years like 2015 (40%) and 2018 (28%).

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.