2015 Honda CR-V Problems
What owners have reported about the 2015 Honda CR-V, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2015 Honda CR-V a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 672 complaints with NHTSA, the 5th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, transmission and electrical system.
672 complaints 3 recalls, 1 fire risk 5th worst of 19 CR-V years
Top 2015 Honda CR-V problems
Engine problems
254 complaints (38%) name the engine.
Transmission problems
150 complaints (22%) name the transmission.
Electrical problems
84 complaints (13%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer and instrument cluster / panel.
Steering problems
45 complaints (7%) name the steering.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (421 of 672). The amber line is the middle value, about 8,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2015 Honda CR-V recalls
Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Engine
Can stallThe replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance. The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 17V305000 · May 2017Engine
Fire riskThe affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge.
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CR-V years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2015 Honda CR-V problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2015 Honda CR-V a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the CR-V. Owners have filed 672 complaints with NHTSA, the 5th most of 19 CR-V model years. The most reported problems involve the engine, transmission and electrical system.
What are the most common 2015 Honda CR-V problems?
Owners most often report problems with the engine, transmission, electrical system and steering. 254 complaints (38%) name the engine.
At what mileage do 2015 Honda CR-V engine problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 0–32,000 miles, with a middle value near 4,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-V have?
3. Fuel pump (23V858000); Engine (17V305000); Engine (15V121000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2015 Honda CR-V?
Ask for service records covering the engine, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.