2019 Honda CR-V: battery drain or dead battery

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Electrical · FL

Body control Module failed, resulting the abrupt starting of car draining the battery .... engine starts but doesn't stop. Keyfobs doesn't work. Honda Dealer Diagnosed the issue with the Body control module failure, reached out to Honda for good will assistance ... after 10 days they were able to cover 50% of the repair cost. Remaining repair balance was paid out of pocket.

Filed Dec 11, 2025 · Wheels · TX

The TPMS, a federally mandated safety system, has a persistent and intermittent communication fault, causing the warning lamp to remain illuminated. This renders the critical safety system inoperable, preventing notification of dangerously low tire pressure and placing vehicle occupants at risk. The fault first appeared since April 2025 after the vehicle required a jump start. Independent Diagnosis: An ASE-certified independent service center confirmed the persistent TPMS communication code. Exhaustive diagnostics verified that the battery, charging, starting systems, and parasitic draw are all normal. The technician concluded the failure is systemic (likely software/module related) and requires Honda factory/dealer proprietary equipment to resolve. Honda’s Refusal & Barrier to Repair: The vehicle has not been inspected by a Honda dealership because Honda Corporate (Case #16008453) Case Manager Kevin created an unreasonable barrier to repair: Kevin closed the goodwill case and refused to cover the diagnostic fee necessary to identify the fault in this safety system. During the final call, Kevin denied escalation, contradicted corporate's prior confirmation of a supervisor request, and refused written documentation of the denial. Honda's refusal to cover the diagnostic fee for a documented failure in a mandated safety system prevents the required manufacturer-level testing and resolution. I am filing this complaint due to the safety risk and Honda's procedural failures.

Filed Dec 29, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · WI

Was parked on side of road. No previous warning lights. Car would not start. Unable to put on hazard lights in dark on highway. Had to be towed. All dash wearing lights on only. Was at dealer 2 months prior due to all dash lights on and power failure. Replaced battery and car was re coded per dealer. Prior to that all dash lights came on when car turned off and had to disconnect battery cable every night. Now car does not turnover when jumped and battery charged. Dealer thinks might be a smart unit and parasitic battery drain. Car only has 42000 miles on it. No hazards, worried about being rear ended. i What if there was an abrupt power failure while driving. Living in Wisconsin what if stranded in freezing temps. Unreliable car due to manufacture defects.

Filed Jun 2, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AL

Bought the car in August 2019. After a few days I saw the touchscreen beeping for no reason as if buttons on the screen were pressed. That still happens every 6 months or so. From “time to time “Brake" warnings show for no reason when the road is completely open once in a while (which could be very dangerous if it automatically applied brakes for "emergency"). Over the last 4 years this must have happened 5-6 times. Had a dead battery for no reason in April 2021. AAA jump started and replaced it after the second failure the same day. The same battery problem (for no reason) happened in May 2023. I try my best not to keep any electrical systems running when I stop the engine. If I turn on the electrical (by pressing START twice) to open the windows etc, I immediately turn them off right away because it drains the battery very quickly. That’s exactly what happened in May 2023, the fan drained the battery in just one minute and “brake failure” message showed on the dashboard. Honda service was helpful. They replaced the battery and checked to make sure no drainage. American Honda simply emailed me back that there is no such electrical/battery problems even though I see many complaints online. So I wanted to report it.

Filed May 12, 2023 · Electrical · NH

Vehicle purchased 1/2020. Nov 2020 car had issues with the center screen going black. Had to pull over several times and to restart the car to get it to come back on. The round start button was flashing red when the vehicle was off, also the auto brake light has come on several times and there is no obstruction anywhere. Brought to dealer and they did a software update. mileage was 12,936. 5/16/22 Dead battery twice. Had AAA come to jump the vehicle. Took to local dealer mileage 29,641 battery test failed. replace battery under warranty. Had to leave the car all afternoon. 2/27/23 Car ran for 20 min, Went to move it 2 hrs later battery was dead. Had AAA come and jump it to get it to the dealer. It was going to snow for the rest of the day and we needed to get the car moved in the carport to get to our snow blower. Service closed at 5 pm. They said I could bring it and leave it in the lot for the next day. I brought it myself the next day after driving the car for an hr and starting it several times in the night. battery replaced under extended warranty plan. mileage 31,396 Was told by dealer to keep a charger on it if it was not going to be driven for more than a day. Seems to be some kind of electrical problem drawing the power down. Two batteries on a SUV with this mileage is not normal.

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle at various times of day to start the vehicle, the security door lights had remained illuminated and drained the battery. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring for several years. The contact stated that recently the battery drained, and she was forced to tow the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Electrical · 4,536 miles · AR

Starting at about 7months vehicles battery died and unable to start leaving me stranded. Dealer replaced battery. Condition returned 2 more times over the next year. Dealer did a software update serivice bullentin sb19-039. Did not fix the problem. Failed again. Feb 2021, dealer replaced battery again. Honda feild technical specialist sent sprficily to diaganose vehicle claimed no problems found. As of 4/23/21 curently in lemon law suit with honda america over this issue.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Electrical · 24,200 miles · PA

Vehicle was purchased new in 2019. Today is 05apr2021 and the car has been towed twice due to dead battery. Battery had been replaced in jan 2021 and required additional service 3 months later. Daily driver, 60 miles a day. Car was not driven over a 3 day weekend and required tow.

Filed Nov 28, 2020 · Electrical · VA

Our 2019 honda crv was purchased in december of 2019. The battery had died 3 times and had to be recharged by the dealer. The honda dealer refused to replace the battery and could tell us why the battery keeps dying. The car is driven every day and the lights are always turned off automatically at night after driving. Please investigate the problem as we have found out on the internet that other people are having the same problem with their 2019 honda crv.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · 13,000 miles · IL

The car wouldn't start until I messed with it a lot. I've read it's a battery drain and software update issue on message boards- several people complained about it. I've only had my 2019 honda crv since september 2019.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Electrical · 1,900 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was a software issue that was causing the battery not to charge and was draining the battery. The vehicle was parked at an airport and would not start upon the contact's return from a five day trip. The contact had to jumpstart the vehicle. East coast honda (8756a us highway 17, bypass south, myrtle beach, sc 29588, (843) 492-5175) was contacted and stated that they were aware of the issue. The manufacturer stated that there were not enough complaints to issue a recall. The manufacturer suggested that the contact unhook the battery if the vehicle remained parked more than a day. The contact planned to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing on august 30, 2019. The failure mileage was 1,900.

Filed May 1, 2019 · Electrical · IA

2019 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to issues with battery life. *ld the consumer stated the battery dies within 2 days of shutting the vehicle down, if not driven again. The emissions system drains the battery. There is no repair available for the failure.