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2022 Honda CR-V: Too new to judge

The 2022 Honda CR-V has been on the road for 59 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.5× the rate other CR-V years drew in their first 59 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (43% of complaints, median 28,000 miles).

Complaint index
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rated after five years
Complaints
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Recalls
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5th generation, 2017–2022 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2021 Honda CR-V EX (facelift)

Photo: 2021 Honda CR-V EX (facelift) · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Steering43% · 144 complaints · median 28,000 miles
  2. Driver assistance20% · 67 complaints · median 23,000 miles
  3. Electrical11% · 36 complaints
  4. Engine9% · 30 complaints · median 95,000 miles
  5. Brakes7% · 22 complaints · median 18,000 miles
  6. Powertrain6% · 19 complaints
  7. Fuel and propulsion5% · 17 complaints
  8. Speed control3% · 10 complaints
  9. Body and structure2% · 6 complaints
  10. Visibility4% · 12 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Driver assistance

Owners of this CR-V report the car unexpectedly slamming on the brakes on clear roads with nothing ahead, sometimes startling or jolting occupants. Many say dealers couldn't reproduce or fix the issue, while a smaller group also describe sticking steering or heat-related camera glitches.

Warning signs:
Many mention a sudden beeping or chime with a "BRAKE" or "CMBS problem" message on the dash just before or during the abrupt braking, sometimes with warning lights flashing.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate or diagnose the problem and said nothing could be done, though some replaced or cleaned the front radar/camera and a few replaced steering rack components.
Mileage:
most between 15,000 and 50,000 miles, among 6 complaints that give it

“the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking unintendedly activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed as phantom braking.”

Steering

Owners widely report the steering wheel sticking or catching mid-turn, often accompanied by clicking or popping sounds, especially at highway speeds or after long drives. Many say dealers diagnosed a rack and pinion or gearbox problem but noted their VIN wasn't covered by a related recall for newer CR-V model years.

Warning signs:
Many report a clicking, popping, or clunking noise when turning, along with resistance or a stuck feeling especially on curves or after extended driving.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not duplicate the issue, though many diagnosed a failed rack and pinion, steering gearbox, or EPS gear needing replacement, sometimes on backorder.
Mileage:
most between 25,000 and 35,000 miles, among 8 complaints that give it

“My steering has a "sticky" moment when I try to turn right. It happens after 20 min. drive and is worst on speed over 55 m/h on highway”

“the steering wheel would not return to neutral when released but would hold in its turned position until forced back”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (6)

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  • NHTSA 26V332000May 202698,892 vehicles

    Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V858000December 20232,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V844000December 2023106,030 vehicles

    Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.

    Risk: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V524000July 20235 vehicles

    Equipment: other: labels

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V939000December 2021279 vehicles

    Power train: driveline: driveshaft

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.

    Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 21V900000November 20214,346 vehicles

    Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Honda sent NHTSA 74 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2022 CR-V. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • ATI&09122024904 · September 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • A24-011 · September 2024Steering effort complaint while driving at moderate or highway speeds, with a possible complaint of a clicking noise at slow speeds while turning, and no MIL illuminated, or DTC stored.
  • ATI&08072024901 · August 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&07232024904 · July 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&07082024906 · July 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&05312024902 · May 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&05172024908 · May 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • ATI&05032024906 · May 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

All 2022 CR-V bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2022 Honda CR-V has been on the road for 59 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.5× the rate other CR-V years drew in their first 59 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare CR-V years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2022 CR-V problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (43%), driver-assistance features and cameras (20%) and the electrical system (11%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2022 Honda CR-V been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda CR-V, the most recent in May 2026 (air bags). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Honda. The 2022 Honda CR-V on NHTSA.gov · How we rate