2025 Honda CR-V recalls and problems

1 recall and 261 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda CR-V.

1
recalls
261
owner complaints
29
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Honda CR-V recalls

Steering

NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · reported October 3, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 1,693,199 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
The risk
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Unknown or other

When driving around a corner at 2.5k RPMs, it felt like a cylinder in the engine went out, and the entire car put itself into limp mode, and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas Tree, with every indicator light being illuminated. I pulled the car over, shut it off, and checked the engine for any signs of damage, and…

Oct 18, 2026 · Structure

Front fender damage from going through automated car wash. Fender gets caught and bends upwards

Oct 16, 2026 · Steering · 17,000 miles

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

Oct 14, 2026 · Steering

A clicking sound is heard every time I turn the vehicle, and the steering wheel feels like it’s a bit stuck. I know there was a gearbox recall but my vehicle was not included on this recall. I read al the symptoms for the electric gearbox defect and it matches what I am experiencing with my car.

Oct 9, 2026 · Steering

Electronic Power Steering Rack / Steering Gearbox Assembly. Stiff or sticky steering makes it difficult to precisely control the vehicle's direction during high-speed driving or lane changes, increasing the risk of loss of control and collisions. Yes, the issue has been diagnosed and confirmed by the Honda dealership…

CR-V model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 326951
2023 3517211
2024 2392280
2025 1261295
2026 0172144

Across all years, the 2018 CR-V has the most complaints (2,161). All Honda CR-V years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Honda CR-V, the most recent reported on October 3, 2024 (Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda CR-V?
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (57 complaints), followed by unknown or other (52).
How many 2025 Honda CR-V complaints mention a crash or fire?
29 of 261 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.