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2022 Honda CR-V Problems

What owners have reported about the 2022 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V a good year?

It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA, the 17th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and engine.

265 complaints 3 recalls, 1 crash risk 17th worst of 19 CR-V years

Top 2022 Honda CR-V problems

1

Steering problems

140 complaints (53%) name the steering.

Complaints 140 · Usually at 20,000–30,000 miles

2

Emergency braking problems

44 complaints (17%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.

Complaints 44 · Usually at 18,000–37,000 miles

3

Engine problems

19 complaints (7%) name the engine.

Complaints 19 · Usually at 12,000–95,000 miles

4

Brake problems

15 complaints (6%) name the brakes.

Complaints 15 · Usually at 14,000–23,000 miles

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Steering 53%
Emergency Braking 17%
Unknown or Other 7%
Engine 7%
Brakes 6%
Electrical 5%
Lane Assist 5%
Fuel System 4%
Wipers and Visibility 4%
Transmission 4%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (30 of 265). The amber line is the middle value, about 20,000 miles.

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

2022 Honda CR-V recalls

Front passenger

The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.

Recall 26V332000 · May 2026

Fuel pump

Can stall

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023

Incorrect door label shows wrong tire and weight data

Crash risk

The certification label on the driver's door lists the wrong weight ratings and tire size, so the vehicle does not meet federal tire selection rules. A wrongly sized tire can wear out early or blow out, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will install a new, corrected certification label at no charge.

Recall 23V524000 · Jul 2023
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CR-V years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2018 CR-V 2,158
2017 CR-V 1,774
2019 CR-V 1,106
2008 CR-V 962
2015 CR-V 672
2014 CR-V 587
2011 CR-V 554
2023 CR-V 516
2010 CR-V 481
2012 CR-V 403
2016 CR-V 394
2024 CR-V 392
2009 CR-V 386
2013 CR-V 382
2020 CR-V 355
2021 CR-V 335
2022 CR-V 265
2025 CR-V 258
2026 CR-V 154

2022 Honda CR-V problems by system

Common questions

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V a reliable year?

It's one of the better years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA, the 17th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, emergency braking system and engine.

What are the most common 2022 Honda CR-V problems?

Owners most often report problems with the steering, emergency braking system, engine and brakes. 140 complaints (53%) name the steering.

At what mileage do 2022 Honda CR-V steering problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 20,000–30,000 miles, with a middle value near 26,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda CR-V have?

3. Front passenger (26V332000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Incorrect door label shows wrong tire and weight data (23V524000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2022 Honda CR-V?

Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.