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Buying a used 2020 Honda CR-V? Check these 7 recalls first
Seven recalls apply, none flagged critical: rear subframe bolts that may loosen, front seat belts that may not latch, a fuel pump that can stall the engine, two passenger seat-sensor airbag defects, a fuel gauge that can read wrong and lead to stalls, and a mislabeled door placard. Owners filed 354 unverified complaints with NHTSA — 21 crashes, 17 injuries, 2 fires — led by forward-collision avoidance, air bags, electrical and steering. Air bag complaints sit alongside those seat-sensor recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the passenger airbag-off light responds correctly with someone seated.
- Verify the subframe bolt and fuel pump recalls were completed.
- Compare the door placard tire and weight info against the tires fitted.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Honda CR-V
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V rear subframe bolts may loosen | Structure | high |
| Honda and Acura front seat belts may not latch | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda CR-V fuel gauge may read wrong, causing stalls | Fuel System, Gasoline | medium |
| Honda CR-V door label lists wrong weight and tire info | Equipment | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
354 complaints filed for this model year, including 21 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 17 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 76 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 47 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 43 | None found |
| Steering | 38 | None found |
| Engine | 38 | None found |
| Fuel System | 38 | Yes |