--- title: "2017-2022 Honda CR-V Problems and Years to Avoid" description: "5 documented problems with the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 2 of them are serious. 4 carry a recall or TSB number." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/common-problems" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2017-2022 Honda CR-V Common Problems and Years to Avoid 5 documented problems with the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 2 of them are serious. 4 carry a recall or TSB number. **Quick answer**: We have 5 documented problems on record for the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V, of which 2 are serious and 4 carry a recall or service bulletin. ## 2017-2022 Honda CR-V recalls and service bulletins | Recall / TSB | Issue | Severity | | --- | --- | --- | | Honda TSB 18-114 (product update); 6-yr/unlimited-mile engine warranty extension; no NHTSA recall was issued | 1.5T oil dilution, gasoline mixing into the engine oil (THE known CR-V issue) | major | | No recall; class action Sarkisian et al. v. American Honda (2021); multiple software TSBs | Parasitic battery drain / repeated dead batteries (class action) | moderate | | Honda TSB A23-040 (warranty extension) | A/C compressor shaft seal leak, warranty extended to 10 years | moderate | | NHTSA 20V-314 (Honda), expanded May 2021 (21V-215) | Denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall) | major | Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or how many owners it has had. Check your VIN against the NHTSA database to see what is still outstanding. ## 1.5T oil dilution, gasoline mixing into the engine oil (THE known CR-V issue) (major) In cold climates and on short trips, unburned fuel washes past the rings of the 1.5L turbo and accumulates in the crankcase: the oil level RISES above the fill mark, the dipstick smells of gasoline, and owners reported poor cabin heat, misfires (P0300-series), and fouled plugs. Honda's fix is product update TSB 18-114 (revised ECU warm-up logic, transmission software, and in some cases an A/C control unit update, plus an oil change) and a warranty extension on the engine to 6 years with UNLIMITED mileage (originally for ~239,000 cars in 21 cold-weather states, later applied more broadly by goodwill; a class-action settlement followed). 2019+ got the updated software from the factory. If your level reads high: get the update done free, change the oil, and document everything for the extended warranty. Some fuel smell and slight level rise can persist even after the update. Most affected: 2017-2018 (formally); similar complaints reported on 2019-2021 in cold climates. Typical cost: Free (TSB software + oil change; engine repairs covered under the 6-yr/unlimited-mi extension). Recall/TSB: Honda TSB 18-114 (product update); 6-yr/unlimited-mile engine warranty extension; no NHTSA recall was issued. ## Parasitic battery drain / repeated dead batteries (class action) (moderate) Thousands of 5th-gen owners reported batteries dying overnight or after a few days parked, blamed on parasitic draw from modules (VSA, fuel pump control, infotainment) that fail to sleep, compounded by the small 410 CCA factory 51R. A class action (filed 2021) covers 2017-2019 CR-V (and 2016-2019 Accord). Honda issued software updates for several modules and dealers replaced batteries under warranty; out of warranty, the practical fix is the updated software plus a 500 CCA battery, and a parasitic-draw test if it recurs. Most affected: 2017-2019 (complaints continue into 2020-2022 at lower rates). Typical cost: $130-$220 (battery); $150-$200 diagnostic if a draw must be traced. Recall/TSB: No recall; class action Sarkisian et al. v. American Honda (2021); multiple software TSBs. ## A/C compressor shaft seal leak, warranty extended to 10 years (moderate) The A/C gradually blows warm because refrigerant escapes past a leaking compressor shaft seal; UV dye shows the leak at the compressor nose. Honda acknowledged the defect with TSB A23-040 and extended the compressor shaft seal warranty on 2017-2022 CR-Vs to 10 years from original purchase with no mileage limit, dealers replace the compressor assembly free. If you paid out of pocket, Honda offered reimbursement through the extension. Most affected: 2017-2022. Typical cost: Free under the warranty extension; $1,100-$1,600 if paid out of pocket. Recall/TSB: Honda TSB A23-040 (warranty extension). ## Denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall) (major) Part of the industry-wide Denso recall: the in-tank fuel pump impeller can swell and seize, causing hard starts, stumble, or engine stall at speed. Honda recalled 2018-2020 CR-Vs (NHTSA 20V-314, expanded in 2021) and replaces the pump assembly free. Run your VIN. Many cars were added in the expansion and some remain unfixed. Most affected: 2018-2020. Typical cost: Free under recall. Recall/TSB: NHTSA 20V-314 (Honda), expanded May 2021 (21V-215). ## Infotainment freezes, backup-camera dropouts, and phantom warnings (minor) The 7-inch head unit freezes, reboots, or loses the rearview camera image intermittently; low 12V voltage (see battery drain above) also triggers cascades of spurious warning lights (VSA, TPMS, collision mitigation) at start-up. Software updates fixed most infotainment complaints; a healthy battery clears most phantom-warning cascades. Persistent camera loss can be the camera harness in the tailgate flex point. Most affected: 2017-2020. Typical cost: Free (software) - $150-$400 (camera or harness repair). Problems listed here are compiled from NHTSA complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins, and widely documented owner reports for the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V. Not every vehicle will experience these issues. ## Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover? These problems and recalls specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2017 through 2022, the 5th generation (RW), compact crossover suv (fwd or real time awd; hybrid awd-only). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2017 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017) - [2018 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2018) - [2019 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2019) - [2020 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2020) - [2021 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2021) - [2022 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2022) ## What changed during the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2017 | Generation launch: 1.5T on EX and above, 2.4L on LX; Honda Sensing standard from EX (all trims 2020) | | 2018 | Carries over with minimal changes after the 2017 redesign | | 2019 | Largely unchanged; adds the Platinum White Pearl exterior color as the only notable update ahead of 2020's facelift and hybrid launch | | 2020 | Facelift: 1.5T standard on every gas trim (2.4L dropped), CR-V Hybrid (AWD-only) added, Touring moves to 19-in wheels, Honda Sensing standard | | 2022 | Carryover final year; Special Edition (SE) trim on 17-in wheels | ## 2017-2022 Honda CR-V problems and recalls: common questions ### What are the most common problems with the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V? The recurring ones are: 1.5t oil dilution, gasoline mixing into the engine oil (the known cr-v issue); parasitic battery drain / repeated dead batteries (class action); a/c compressor shaft seal leak, warranty extended to 10 years; denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall); infotainment freezes, backup-camera dropouts, and phantom warnings. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost. ### Which 2017-2022 Honda CR-V years should you avoid? The years to be most careful with are those affected by 1.5t oil dilution, gasoline mixing into the engine oil (the known cr-v issue) (2017-2018 (formally); similar complaints reported on 2019-2021 in cold climates) and denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall) (2018-2020). A documented problem is not automatically a reason to walk away. Service records showing the repair was done change the picture entirely. ### Are there recalls on the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V? 4 of the issues listed carry a recall or technical service bulletin: Honda TSB 18-114 (product update); 6-yr/unlimited-mile engine warranty extension; no NHTSA recall was issued (1.5t oil dilution, gasoline mixing into the engine oil (the known cr-v issue)), No recall; class action Sarkisian et al. v. American Honda (2021); multiple software TSBs (parasitic battery drain / repeated dead batteries (class action)), Honda TSB A23-040 (warranty extension) (a/c compressor shaft seal leak, warranty extended to 10 years), NHTSA 20V-314 (Honda), expanded May 2021 (21V-215) (denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall)). Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of age or mileage. Check your VIN on the NHTSA site to see what is outstanding. ### How much do 2017-2022 Honda CR-V repairs typically cost? Typical figures for the issues above: 1.5t oil dilution, gasoline mixing into the engine oil (the known cr-v issue), Free (TSB software + oil change; engine repairs covered under the 6-yr/unlimited-mi extension); parasitic battery drain / repeated dead batteries (class action), $130-$220 (battery); $150-$200 diagnostic if a draw must be traced; a/c compressor shaft seal leak, warranty extended to 10 years, Free under the warranty extension; $1,100-$1,600 if paid out of pocket; denso low-pressure fuel pump failure (recall), Free under recall. ## Sources - [NOLN TechSpec, 2017 Honda CR-V (oil capacities: 3.7 qt 1.5T / 4.6 qt 2.4L)](https://www.noln.net/home/article/11498439/techspec-2017-honda-cr-v-2017-04-27) - [Honda News, 2017 CR-V press kit specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-d636454c74ac4accb7a1f4dfc6c9bec4-2017-honda-cr-v-press-kit-specifications-features) - [Cars.com, Honda extends warranty on CR-V/Civic for 1.5T oil dilution (TSB 18-114 era)](https://www.cars.com/articles/honda-extends-warranty-on-cr-v-civic-for-1-5-liter-turbo-oil-issue-402938/) - [WardsAuto, Honda 1-year warranty extension to 6 yr/unlimited mi for oil dilution](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-honda-extends-warranty-to-address-1-5l-gas-oil-dilution-problem/793295/) - [ClassAction.org, parasitic draw class action, 2017-2019 CR-V](https://www.classaction.org/news/parasitic-draw-class-action-alleges-2017-2019-honda-cr-v-2016-2019-accord-models-suffer-from-battery-killing-defect) - [Go-Parts garage, 2017-2026 CR-V A/C: TSB A23-040 10-yr compressor shaft seal extension](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/a-c-condenser-honda-cr-v-2017-2026) - [Consumer Reports, Honda/Acura Denso fuel pump recall (2018-2020 CR-V)](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/acura-honda-cars-minivans-suvs-recalled-fuel-pump-failure-a6454026233/) - [TirePressure.org, 2017 Honda CR-V placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/honda/cr-v/2017) - [TireSize.com, 2021 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid OE fitments](https://tiresize.com/tires/Honda/CR-V/2021/) - [College Hills Honda, 17220-5AA-A00 air filter (1.5T)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-5AA-A00.html) - [Honda OEM Parts Online, 17220-5PH-A00 air filter (2017-2019 CR-V 2.4L)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-engine-air-filter-172205pha00) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2020 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2020_Honda_CR-V.shtml) ## Other Honda CR-V generations - [2023-2025 Honda CR-V problems and recalls](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023-2025/common-problems) - [2012-2016 Honda CR-V problems and recalls](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/common-problems) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/common-problems). ## More for the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/service-schedule) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.