Honda CR-V 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Honda CR-V 2025 and 255 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Honda CR-V between 2016 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Honda CR-V 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2025
Steering
NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 2024-10-03
What happens
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Consequence
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
255 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
29 with a crash · 5 with a fire · 23 injuries
Most reported problems on the Honda CR-V 2025
- Steering: 53 (21% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 40 (16% of complaints)
- Wipers: 32 (13% of complaints)
- Brakes: 29 (11% of complaints)
- Engine: 25 (10% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Honda CR-V 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- The wheel should be centered going straight, with no vibration, noises when turning or stiffness.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Test every wiper speed and the washer.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Honda CR-V recalls by year
- 2016 : 3 recalls · 393 complaints
- 2017 : 7 recalls · 1,773 complaints
- 2018 : 5 recalls · 2,156 complaints
- 2019 : 8 recalls · 1,103 complaints
- 2020 : 7 recalls · 354 complaints
- 2021 : 4 recalls · 334 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 263 complaints
- 2023 : 3 recalls · 515 complaints
- 2024 : 2 recalls · 391 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recalls · 255 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Honda CR-V 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Honda CR-V 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Honda CR-V 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: steering (53 of 255 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).