Honda CR-V 2016 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2016 and 393 complaints filed by owners. It has 48% fewer complaints than the average Honda CR-V from 2016–2025 (754 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Honda CR-V 2016? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2016
Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18
What happens
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Engine
NHTSA campaign 17V305000 · 2017-05-04
What happens
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.
Consequence
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda 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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 15V714000 · 2015-10-29
What happens
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.
Consequence
In 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.
Remedy
Honda 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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
393 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
40 with a crash · 4 with a fire · 36 injuries
Most reported problems on the Honda CR-V 2016
- Engine: 101 (26% of complaints)
- Fuel and propulsion: 65 (17% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 64 (16% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 45 (11% of complaints)
- Air bags: 30 (8% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Honda CR-V 2016
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
- Check for loss of power, stalling or uneven acceleration on the test drive.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2016 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Honda CR-V recalls by year
- 2016 : 3 recalls · 393 complaints
- 2017 : 7 recalls · 1,773 complaints
- 2018 : 5 recalls · 2,156 complaints
- 2019 : 8 recalls · 1,103 complaints
- 2020 : 7 recalls · 354 complaints
- 2021 : 4 recalls · 334 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 263 complaints
- 2023 : 3 recalls · 515 complaints
- 2024 : 2 recalls · 391 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recalls · 255 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Honda CR-V 2016 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2016. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Honda CR-V 2016?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: engine (101 of 393 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).