NHTSA VEHICLE 14820
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2020 Honda CR-V — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
3 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the available specifications and fuel economy below. Additional NHTSA information is shown only where it has been collected and matched.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2020- Make
- Honda
- Model
- CR-V
- Model year
- 2020
- EPA vehicle classes
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Regular
- Available EPA configurations
- 3
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every CR-V.
Combined economy across configurations
Regular Gasoline29–38MPG3 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V FWDEPA 42298 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 34 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 294 g/mile |
| CR-V AWDEPA 42299 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 32 highway / 29 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 305 g/mile |
| CR-V Hybrid AWDEPA 42502 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2 L4 cylinders | RegularHybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG40 city / 35 highway / 38 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 234 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 14823
2020 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 15099
2020 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)9 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
19V865000STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSDecember 5, 2019
Returned for: CR-V
- Campaign number
- 19V865000
- Report date
- December 5, 2019
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.
20V798000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTERDecember 17, 2020
Returned for: CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 20V798000
- Report date
- December 17, 2020
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
22V380000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYMay 26, 2022
Returned for: CR-V
- Campaign number
- 22V380000
- Report date
- May 26, 2022
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RCB.
23V158000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYMarch 9, 2023
Returned for: CR-V
- Campaign number
- 23V158000
- Report date
- March 9, 2023
Summary
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.
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.
23V524000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSJuly 27, 2023
Returned for: CR-V
- Campaign number
- 23V524000
- Report date
- July 27, 2023
Summary
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."
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.
23V844000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESDecember 13, 2023
Returned for: CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 23V844000
- Report date
- December 13, 2023
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.
23V858000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDecember 18, 2023
Returned for: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 23V858000
- Report date
- December 18, 2023
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.
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.
24V064000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERFebruary 1, 2024
Returned for: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 24V064000
- Report date
- February 1, 2024
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
26V332000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMay 21, 2026
Returned for: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 26V332000
- Report date
- May 21, 2026
Summary
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.
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.
Data sources & last checked dates
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