2026 Honda CR-V
Hybrid Gas Hydrogen fuel cell Wagon
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 campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 130 complaints, most often about unknown or other. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V FWD | Hybrid | FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 43 | 36 | 40 | $1,550 |
| CR-V AWD | Hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl + 263V Li-Ion | 40 | 34 | 37 | $1,700 |
| CR-V AWD TrailSport | Hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl + 263V Li-Ion | 38 | 33 | 35 | $1,800 |
| CR-V FWD | Gas | FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,100 |
| CR-V AWD | Gas | AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,150 |
| CR-V e-FCEV | Hydrogen fuel cell | FWD | 60 kW AC PMSM | 36 | 43 | 39 | — |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
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.
Owner complaints
130 complaints filed
10 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2025: 20 · 2026: 110
Most-cited components
- Unknown Or Other — 30
- Electrical System — 25
- Visibility/Wiper — 23
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 22
- Power Train — 20
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Compare the 2026 CR-V with
Other CR-V model years
2025 CR-V
4 recalls · 272 complaints
D2024 CR-V
4 recalls · 472 complaints
F2023 CR-V
7 recalls · 628 complaints
F2022 CR-V
6 recalls · 329 complaints
F2021 CR-V
5 recalls · 429 complaints
F2020 CR-V
9 recalls · 428 complaints
F2019 CR-V
8 recalls · 1,090 complaints
D2018 CR-V
5 recalls · 2,132 complaints
F2017 CR-V
7 recalls · 1,761 complaints
C2016 CR-V
3 recalls · 392 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 49353, 49488, 49489, 49352, 49487, 50392). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.