2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
On the public data alone the CR-V edges it 2–1.
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Wagon | Wagon |
| Powertrains | Hybrid, Gas, Hydrogen fuel cell | Hybrid, Gas |
| Best combined mpg | 40 | 22 |
| Safety Signal | 94 | 92 |
| NHTSA recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Critical recalls | 0 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 130 | 2 |
| NHTSA overall stars | 5 | — |
2026 Honda CR-V
The 2026 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and hydrogen fuel cell wagon with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campa
A2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas wagon with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the AMG GT 43 (coupe), is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campai
Recalls at a glance
CR-V
Tires
moderateProblem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
AMG GT
Electrical System
highProblem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026050004. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 8, 2026.
Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.