2015 Honda CR-V
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 254 of 670 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (14) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 587 in 2014 to 670 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,400–2,500 | 2,400–2,500 | 2,150–2,250 | 2,150–2,300 | 2,100–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–26 | 25–26 | 28–29 | 27–29 | 27–30 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–23 / 29–30 | 22–23 / 29–30 | 26–27 / 32–33 | 25–26 / 31–32 | 25–28 / 31–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 346–357 | 345–357 | 306–317 | 309–326 | 292–328 | |
| Complaints filed | 381 | 587 | 670 | 392 | 1,762 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 22 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 34 | 23 | 36 | 36 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Honda CR-V?
Engine: 254 of 670 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates it 28–29 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Honda CR-V?
EPA estimates $2,150–$2,250 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 27 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | $2,150 (low) | 306 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | $2,250 (high) | 317 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 254 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 148 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 83 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 47 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 27 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 40 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 69 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 145 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: 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.
ENGINE · Campaign 17V305000 · May 11, 2017
Defect: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · Campaign 15V121000 · Mar 2, 2015
Defect: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Consequence: Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).