KnownCarProblems2022 Honda CR-V Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Honda CR-V, most often about the steering (53% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles). It is 23rd of 27 CR-V model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Honda CR-V problems
Steering
141 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the vehicle…
The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel became hard to steer. The dealer was contacted but the issue could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 25,012.
Driver assistance
51 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, assist, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at a very slow speed in heavy traffic, the vehicle suddenly experienced "phantom braking" causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road, causing a second vehicle to almost crash into the rear end of the vehicle. The cause of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking unintendedly activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed as phantom braking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
Engine
20 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 2 MPH, and parking her vehicle with her foot depressing the brake pedal. She had pulled into a parking spot, front end in, when the vehicle unexpectedly revved and lurched forward. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal, knocking noise was coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 7%Brakes
15 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on twelve occasions and changing lanes, the brakes unintendedly inadvertently activated, and the vehicle then returned to normal operation. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. While the contact's husband was driving at 10 MPH, the brakes independently engaged. There were no warning lights illuminated. In addition, the seat belts tightened up. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated…
Electrical
14 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the front camera radar needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part would…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contactâs daughterâs head had got stuck in the window. The contactâs grandmother attempted to lower the window, but the window failed to roll down. When the window was finally rolled down, the contactâs…
Transmission
11 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while his wife was reversing, she heard a loud noise and notice that all 4 driveshaft bolts had detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home safely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message to depress the brake pedal was displayed. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift out of neutral. The vehicle was towed a dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed…
Fuel system
11 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel injectors were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and it was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Honda CR-V recalls
Air bags: front passenger
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. Owner notification letters were mailed july 7, 2026. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are bol, wo9, ooa, wom, xoh, noc, pod, boe, uof, pob, eog, aoi, qo8, toj, do7, and sok. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24v064. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 29, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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. Owner letters were mailed september 6, 2024. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are kgc and kgd. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21v-215 and 20v-314.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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. Owner notification letters were mailed september 18, 2023. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is cf7.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking
Summary
On february 21, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation (pe22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs), an automatic emergency braking (aeb) system, in model year 2017-2019 honda cr-v and 2018-2019 honda accord vehicles.â the reports allege that activation of the aeb system occurs while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in sudden vehicle deceleration. Honda indicated that they were aware of a total of x,xxx reports that may relate to the alleged defect. Honda provided analysis of the alleged defect and alleges that some customers possibly had an inadequat
Rear differential seizure
Summary
On november 29, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe 22-011 after reviewing field reports alleging rear differential seizure in 2018-2022my honda cr-v and hr-v vehicles equipped with all wheel drive. To date, odi has not received any consumer complaints. Some of the field reports received alleged the vehicleâs wheels locked up with no warning while the vehicle was in motion. These vehicles were towed to a dealership. Examination of these vehicles showed the driveshaft had broken and the differential unit was completely damaged. The field reports cited a lack of oil due to damaged oil seals as the cause. Honda provided data including consumer complaints, field reports,
Questions about the 2022 Honda CR-V
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda CR-V?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (141 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles); driver assistance (51 complaints, typically around 18,500 miles); engine (20 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda CR-V have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Honda CR-V?
- It is 23rd of 27 CR-V model years by number of complaints, with 267 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.