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2016 Honda Cr-V: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
386Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2016 Honda Cr-V has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 386 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Honda Cr-V has 3 open safety recalls and 386 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Cr-V had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ENGINE

Campaign 17V305000 · 04/05/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.

RiskThe reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyHonda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.
2

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 15V714000 · 29/10/2015

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.

RiskIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
RemedyHonda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda'a number for this recall is JV9.
3

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023

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.

RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Honda Cr-V owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine99
Unknown Or Other83
Fuel65
Propulsion System65
Electrical System63
Power Train45

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda Cr-V have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Honda Cr-V has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2016 Honda Cr-V owners report?

Owners have filed 386 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Honda Cr-V, most often about the engine, unknown or other, fuel.

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