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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.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • 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
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

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) —
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

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%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Honda CR-V models.
View complete 2025 Honda CR-V crash test & safety breakdown →

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)

Total Complaints
268
Crash Reports
34
Fire Reports
6
Complaints w/ Injury
18
Total Injuries
27

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 41 complaints (1 crash)
Visibility & Wipers 30 complaints
Fuel & Propulsion System 12 complaints (1 crash)
Forward Collision Avoidance 10 complaints
Service Brakes 10 complaints (6 crashes)

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

NHTSA Campaign #26V366000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V378000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel feed hose and connector cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TLS.
NHTSA Campaign #24V763000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
View all 2025 Honda CR-V recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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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.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

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.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

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.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

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.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.