2017–2022 Honda CR-V: what to inspect before you bid at auction

Before you bid: what to have checked

Issues documented for this generation. They are patterns for the model, not findings about any specific car, and many depend on the engine, mileage and service history. Confirm on the unit you are bidding on.

• Recall 26V332000 (expands 24V064000; lists 2017-2022 CR-V): "The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash." verified source
  System: Power equipment/accessories · Documented around: any
  Source: NHTSA recall 26V332000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V332000), report received 21/05/2026, 98892 units potentially affected per NHTSA; NHTSA recall 24V064000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V064000), report received 01/02/2024, 750114 units potentially affected per NHTSA; NHTSA recall 26V332000 consequence: "Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.". NHTSA remedy text: 'Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.'
• Recall 23V858000 (expansion of 21V215000 and 20V314000): "The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail." NHTSA recall 23V858000 consequence: "Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash." verified source
  System: Fuel system/emissions · Documented around: 49,000-78,000
  Source: NHTSA recall 23V858000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V858000), report received 18/12/2023, 2490460 units potentially affected per NHTSA; https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V215000; https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V314000
• Recall 23V158000 (2017-2020 CR-V): "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." verified source
  System: Body hardware · Documented around: any
  Source: NHTSA recall 23V158000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V158000), report received 09/03/2023, 448613 units potentially affected per NHTSA; NHTSA recall 23V158000 consequence: "An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury."
• 1.5L turbo: owners report fuel in the engine oil (oil dilution) and more frequent oil changes; a smaller number of complaints describe head gasket failure with coolant entering cylinders commonly reported
  System: Engine (major) · Documented around: 49,000-153,500
  Source: NHTSA complaints API (pulled 2026-10-23): 395 of 6273 complaints for the CR-V MY2017-2022 have complaint text matching 'oil dilution', 'gas in (the) oil', 'gasoline in (the) oil', 'fuel in (the) oil' or 'smells of/like gas' (case-insensitive keyword search; a keyword match is not a confirmed failure); NHTSA complaints API (pulled 2026-10-23): 132 of 6273 complaints for the CR-V MY2017-2022 have complaint text matching 'head gasket' (case-insensitive keyword search; a keyword match is not a confirmed failure). Honda issued service bulletins and software updates for oil dilution; We found no recall covering oil dilution on the CR-V in NHTSA's recall database (checked 2026-10-23). The standard factory warranty, Honda's standard new-vehicle warranty (3 yr/36,000 mi new-vehicle, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain), applies within its time/mileage limits.
• Fuel injector failure and cylinder misfires reported by owners; some owners link them to the fuel pump problem above (not established by Honda or NHTSA) commonly reported
  System: Engine (minor) · Documented around: as early as 49,000
  Source: Honda TSBs 19-032 / 19-037; NHTSA complaints API (pulled 2026-10-23): 436 of 6273 complaints for the CR-V MY2017-2022 have complaint text matching 'injector' (case-insensitive keyword search; a keyword match is not a confirmed failure)
• Owner reports of sticky/binding electric power steering at highway speed. A separate 2018 recall, 18V663000, covered 54 2017-2018 Civic/CR-V vehicles for a dislodged torque-sensor magnet; the owner reports describe a different condition commonly reported
  System: Suspension/steering · Documented around: any
  Source: NHTSA complaints API (pulled 2026-10-23): 525 of 6273 complaints for the CR-V MY2017-2022 have complaint text matching steering within 60 characters of stick, bind, notch or stiff (case-insensitive keyword search; a keyword match is not a confirmed failure); NHTSA recall 18V663000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V663000), report received 27/09/2018, 54 units potentially affected per NHTSA
• Owner reports of automatic emergency braking activating with no obstacle present commonly reported
  System: Brakes · Documented around: any
  Source: NHTSA complaints API (pulled 2026-10-23): 122 of 6273 complaints for the CR-V MY2017-2022 have complaint text matching 'phantom' or automatic emergency or collision mitigation followed within 80 characters by no, nothing or without (case-insensitive keyword search; a keyword match is not a confirmed failure)

Recon cost reference

Estimates from the sources shown, priced as of 2026-09-03. Your shop rate, parts sourcing and the car's actual condition decide the real number. These are not quotes.

NHTSA recalls: verify this VIN

A recall that applies to a model is not proof that a specific car has an open recall. Whether this VIN is affected, and whether the repair was done, is shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup. Check it before you bid.

No campaign list is stored for this generation. Look the VIN up with NHTSA.

Manufacturer bulletins (TSBs)

Technical service bulletins are the manufacturer's own guidance to its dealers. A bulletin is not a recall and does not mean a repair is free. Coverage depends on the manufacturer's terms and the VIN.

• 19-032
  Fuel injector/misfire related to fuel system contamination
  check with dealer for goodwill coverage outside warranty
  Source: Honda TSB 19-032
• 19-037
  Related fuel injector follow-up bulletin
  check with dealer for goodwill coverage outside warranty
  Source: Honda TSB 19-037

Sources and when this was researched

Last researched: 2026-09-03. VehicleIQ research for this generation; each item above names its own source and whether it is a verified source or commonly reported. Details change, so treat this as a starting point for your inspection.