NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 1,782 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda CR-V. It has 1 open investigation that names this model year.
Head gasket: warranty extended, not recalled. Honda covers the cylinder head gasket of the 2017 CR-V1.5-liter turbo for 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and in any case until May 31, 2027, whatever the car's age or mileage (bulletins 26-016 and 26-098). 47 of the 1,782 complaints to NHTSA about the 2017 CR-V mention a head gasket. Every car in Honda's head gasket warranty extension, and what the dealer does
Recalled components: air bags, fuel system, equipment, seat belts, and 1 more. Most-described problem: fuel in the oil or a rising oil level (310 complaints, 17%). Most-reported area: engine (533 complaints, 30%; median mileage when it happened: 15,000).
One of the CR-V years to avoid
The 2017 drew 835 owner complaints in its first three years, against 229 for a typical CR-V year: 3.6 times as many.
Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, and 2023; best year: 2016. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles.
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020CR-V,2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles.
The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles.
The affected vehicles have a fuel supply pipe that may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the pipe disconnecting and leaking while driving.
Risk: If the pipe disconnects, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the disconnected pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KH1.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD vehicles.
The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles.
NHTSA listing: CR-V. Honda campaign KF3, KF4.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations that name the 2017 Honda CR-V; 1 is still open. An investigation means NHTSA is reviewing reports of a problem. It is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
Inadvertent automatic emergency braking
Engineering analysis EA24002Open since Apr 15, 2024
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic… NHTSA's full summary
Preliminary evaluation PE22003Closed Apr 18, 2024 (opened Feb 21, 2022)
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic… NHTSA's full summary
A preliminary evaluation is NHTSA's first step, to gather information and decide whether to look further. An engineering analysis is a deeper review, usually opened after a preliminary evaluation. NHTSA lists investigations by make, model and model year only, so one can apply to only some versions of a model, such as one engine; its summary says which.
What owners report
Owners have filed 1,782 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 CR-V. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Oil dilution: fuel in the oil or a rising oil level310 · 17%
Median 13,000 miles at failure, from 244 reports with mileage
Several warning lights at once169 · 9%
Median 50,000 miles at failure, from 58 reports with mileage
Loss of power or limp mode116 · 7%
Median 23,800 miles at failure, from 44 reports with mileage
Stalling or shutting off105 · 6%
Median 12,200 miles at failure, from 58 reports with mileage
Check engine light84 · 5%
Median 43,900 miles at failure, from 42 reports with mileage
Misfires or rough running84 · 5%
Median 63,700 miles at failure, from 25 reports with mileage
Fuel smell or fuel leak84 · 5%
Median 10,400 miles at failure, from 66 reports with mileage
Shifter errors or stuck in gear80 · 4%
Median 20,200 miles at failure, from 59 reports with mileage
Median 15,000 miles at failure, from 336 reports with mileage
Electrical system403 · 23%
Most named: instrument cluster/panel (4); 12v/24v/48v battery (3) · Median 19,500 miles at failure, from 215 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system349 · 20%
Median 14,300 miles at failure, from 154 reports with mileage
Forward collision avoidance283 · 16%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (213); adaptive cruise control (66) · Median 48,000 miles at failure, from 43 reports with mileage
Brakes175 · 10%
Median 18,000 miles at failure, from 107 reports with mileage
Powertrain145 · 8%
Most named: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift (3) · Median 20,900 miles at failure, from 89 reports with mileage
Steering66 · 4%
Median 37,800 miles at failure, from 20 reports with mileage
Unknown or other268 · 15%
Median 17,000 miles at failure, from 162 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Honda CR-V recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2017 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2017 CR-V drew the most (835).
Owner complaints
2017: 1,782 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Honda CR-V
Model year
Complaints
2010
483
2011
555
2012
403
2013
382
2014
588
2015
674
2016
396
2017
1,782
2018
2,169
2019
1,110
2020
450
2021
448
2022
354
2023
634
2024
485
2025
300
2026
189
Safety recalls
2017: 7 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Honda CR-V
Model year
Recalls
2010
15
2011
13
2012
3
2013
2
2014
1
2015
3
2016
3
2017
7
2018
5
2019
8
2020
9
2021
5
2022
6
2023
8
2024
5
2025
6
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 1,782 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda CR-V, the problems described most are fuel in the oil or a rising oil level (310), several warning lights coming on at once (169), and loss of power or limp mode (116). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2017 Honda CR-V safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2017 Honda CR-V earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2017 Honda CR-V?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 open investigation that names the 2017 Honda CR-V: inadvertent automatic emergency braking (EA24002, opened Apr 15, 2024). It has closed 1 other. An investigation is not a finding that the vehicle has a defect.
How do I check if my CR-V has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: CR-V.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.