Defect Summary: 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.
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The 2025 Honda CR-V is associated with 268 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 41 reports (15% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 1.5l 4-cyl, and Electricity and Hydrogen plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 40 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 87 MPGe (39 MPG on gasoline) with up to 29 miles of electric driving range.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 268 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (41 / 15%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 34 crash / 6 fire / 18 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 28–40 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V FWD Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 MPG | 36 MPG | 40 MPG | — | $1,550 / yr |
| CR-V FWD | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| CR-V AWD Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 40 MPG | 34 MPG | 37 MPG | — | $1,650 / yr |
| CR-V AWD | 1.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| CR-V e-FCEV Plug-in Hybrid | Electricity and Hydrogen | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 94 MPGe (36 MPG) | 79 MPGe (43 MPG) | 87 MPGe (39 MPG) | 29 mi EV (245 mi total) | — |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 15.5% | ||||
| HYBRID SUV FWD | 15.5% | ||||
| FCEV SUV FWD | — | ||||
| SUV AWD | 15.5% | ||||
| HYBRID SUV AWD | 15.5% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Honda CR-V models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Summary of 268 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2025 Honda CR-V problems & component breakdown (76 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Honda CR-V
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Honda CR-V
How many safety recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
The 2025 Honda CR-V is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA records list 268 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Honda CR-V. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 41 filings (15% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Honda CR-V earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Honda CR-V get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Honda CR-V range from 28 to 40 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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