Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Honda CR-V. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- 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.
Replacement Engine Assembled with Wrong Pistons
- Summary
- 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.
Driver Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (393)
393 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 393 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 25.7% |
| Unknown or other | 85 | 21.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 16.5% |
| Electrical system | 64 | 16.3% |
| Power train | 45 | 11.5% |
| Air bags | 32 | 8.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 7.1% |
| Service brakes | 19 | 4.8% |
| Steering | 17 | 4.3% |
| Structure | 17 | 4.3% |
How 2016 compares with other CR-V years
Best and worst CR-V years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 403 | 3 |
| 2013 | 382 | 2 |
| 2014 | 587 | 1 |
| 2015 | 672 | 3 |
| 2016 | 393 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1,773 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2,153 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1,102 | 8 |
| 2020 | 355 | 7 |
| 2021 | 331 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Honda CR-V suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 29 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 309 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 29 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 32 / 29 | $2,300 | 309 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 31 / 27 | $2,500 | 326 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 CR-V for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Honda CR-V FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V858000 (fuel pump), 17V305000 (engine), 15V714000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners filed 393 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (101), Unknown or other (85), Fuel/propulsion system (65) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 26 city, 32 highway and 29 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Honda CR-V get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Honda CR-V suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 CR-V compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Honda CR-V model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (331) and the 2018 the most (2,153). The 2016 drew 393. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.