The 2026 Honda CR-V has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 6 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 29 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.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 29–40 MPG (6 variants • PHEV up to 87 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
29–40MPG
6 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 1.5l 4-cyl, and Electricity and Hydrogen plug-in hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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 33 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 TrailSport Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 38 MPG 33 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
CR-V AWD 1.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 27 MPG 31 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / 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 2026 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
HYBRID SUV HEV FWD 15.5%
HYBRID SUV HEV 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 2026 Honda CR-V models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Honda CR-V?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

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.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 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.
View all 2026 Honda CR-V recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.