2026 Honda CR-V Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2026 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 175 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. The vehicle accelerated rapidly and uncontrollably without my touching the gas pedal and despite my slamming the breaks. 2 The vehicle jumped a curb and slammed into a parked car. Someone could have been easily killed if they were in front of the vehicle. 3. Not yet. I will have it towed to the dealer tomorrow. 4. No, See #3 above. 5. No. This was the first time this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11729277, filed 2026-04“1. Google Maps does not work in AppleCarPlay like it does in the 2025 models. The car speed bounces between certain numbers and the speed seriously lags speed numbers are not bouncing. This is a safety issue because there is not a single navigation application that works on that CarPlay and I then have to rely on my phone again which can be distracting. 2. The fuel economy is much worse than stated in Honda literature. The freeway mpg is not 31 but 26.”
NHTSA complaint #11710049, filed 2026-01“My brand new 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport-L experienced sudden significant power loss while operating on highway around 300 or so miles. Dashboard displayed warning: 'Emissions system problem — power may be reduced — see your dealer.' I had to immediately get off the highway and very slowly drive back home and then took it to the dealer as soon as their service dept. opened after that. Vehicle subsequently diagnosed at David McDavid Honda Irving with fuel injector failure requiring complete replacement under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741947, filed 2026-06“Recurring, intermittent fuel smell inside the vehicle, even with the air on recirculate. Seems to occur when on very hot days when the vehicle has been running a lot. The dealership found a soaked evap canister, replaced the fuel tank and evap canister, and the symptoms returned after about one week with a fuel smell entering the cabin. The fumes cause migraines and are unacceptable for a new car.”
NHTSA complaint #11763380, filed 2026-09“The vehicle displays inaccurate fuel level and miles-to-empty information, creating a safety risk because the driver cannot reliably determine how much fuel is actually available or how far the vehicle can be driven. The infotainment system also freezes and CarPlay frequently becomes unusable. There was also a key recognition / “key not detected” malfunction. These issues have occurred in a new vehicle and remain unresolved after multiple dealer visits.”
NHTSA complaint #11726800, filed 2026-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 5% |
| 2025 | 29 | 11% |
| 2024 | 37 | 9% |
| 2023 | 24 | 5% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 30 | 9% |
| 2020 | 49 | 14% |
| 2019 | 263 | 24% |
| 2018 | 608 | 28% |
| 2017 | 379 | 21% |
| 2016 | 72 | 18% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 15 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2026 Honda CR-V
44 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsForward collision avoidance
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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