Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Honda CR-V: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Honda CR-V at 27–30 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 1,778 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

27–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Honda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Honda CR-V recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Honda CR-V, newest first.

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger

NHTSA 26V332000 Reported May 21, 2026

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. Refer to Comments)
Units affected: 98,892 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 23V858000 Reported Dec 18, 2023

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. KGC, KGD)
Units affected: 2,490,460 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 23V524000 Reported Jul 27, 2023

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. CF7)
Units affected: 5 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Front: Buckle assembly

NHTSA 23V158000 Reported Mar 9, 2023

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD)
Units affected: 448,613 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 18V663000 Reported Sep 27, 2018

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. C2N, P2O)
Units affected: 54 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 17V442000 Reported Jul 13, 2017

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. KH1)
Units affected: 32,233 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CR-V 2WD and AWD 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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 17V256000 Reported Apr 18, 2017

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. KF3, KF4)
Units affected: 1,425 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX 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.
Remedy: 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).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Honda CR-V fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Honda CR-V EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
CR-V AWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/33/29 mpg	$2,300	303
CR-V AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/31/27 mpg	$2,500	328
CR-V FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/34/30 mpg	$2,250	292
CR-V FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/32/28 mpg	$2,400	312

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Honda CR-V crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Honda CR-V NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Honda CR-V SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.2%	Optional
2017 Honda CR-V SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.3%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Honda CR-V owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,778 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda CR-V, most recently on Oct 26, 2026. 42 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 36 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Honda CR-V complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	531
Electrical system	394
Fuel/propulsion system	348
Unknown or other	268
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	213
Service brakes	172
Power train	141
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	66
Steering	66
Electronic stability control (ESC)	54

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Honda CR-V model years

Honda CR-V by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 CR-V	29–40 mpg	—	—	5/5
2026 CR-V	29–40 mpg	2	177	5/5
2025 CR-V	28–40 mpg	6	290	5/5
2024 CR-V	29–40 mpg	5	481	5/5
2023 CR-V	29–40 mpg	8	633	5/5
2022 CR-V	29–38 mpg	6	349	5/5
2021 CR-V	29–38 mpg	5	444	5/5
2020 CR-V	29–38 mpg	9	445	5/5
2019 CR-V	27–30 mpg	8	1,107	5/5
2018 CR-V	27–30 mpg	5	2,163	5/5
2016 CR-V	27–29 mpg	3	394	5/5
2015 CR-V	28–29 mpg	3	670	4/5

All Honda CR-V years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Honda models

2017 Honda Accord 2017 Honda Civic 2017 Honda Clarity 2017 Honda Fit 2017 Honda HR-V 2017 Honda Odyssey 2017 Honda Pilot 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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