Vehicle: 2019 Honda CR-V (1.5L Turbo) Failure Mileage: 72,742 miles While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure of the fuel delivery system. The primary engine malfunction illuminated the Check Engine Light, which immediately triggered a secondary safety system shutdown. The vehicle automatically disabled critical factory safety features, including the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist. The entire dashboard lit up with warning indicators, creating a significant distraction while operating the vehicle at highway speeds. A certified technician retrieved diagnostic trouble code P0172 (Fuel System Bank 1 Too Rich), confirming a fuel injector defect where raw fuel was leaking into the cylinders. The sudden, unprompted disabling of critical advanced crash-avoidance and emergency braking systems while in motion creates an immediate hazard to the driver, passengers, and surrounding traffic. Honda has refused to cover or remedy this known component failure outside of the baseline warranty period.
2019 Honda CR-V: check engine light
42 of the 1,110 complaints about the 2019 Honda CR-V describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 42
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,500
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- recalls
- 0
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
To whom it may concern. I drive a 2019 CRV Touring, a couple weeks ago while in park, all of my warning lights flashed on to my dashboard including my check engine, TPMS, VSA and collision mitigation system. It was like a true horror movie. This was the first time this issue has occurred for me, my car is just short of 100,000 miles. I brought it to the shop and code P0172 was read, idle too rich. They claimed I needed to replace my Mass Airflow Sensor and recommended a fuel system cleaning along with it. Paid it, lights went off. Then a few days later the check engine light came on again, this time reading p2187. Idle too lean. I bring it back to the same shop and they said it’s because the MAF sensor they put in had a tear in it and they’d replace it again. That same night my check engine light came on again after they replaced the MAF the second time. So I bring it again, they claimed to have run a 4 1/2 hour diagnostic test and found that the pcv valve and the canister purge valve had to be replaced. No other codes popped up except for the same p2187, idle too lean. They didn’t give a reasoning for the diagnosis. They replaced these parts and told me the car was good to go. The moment I turned the car on still at the shop, the check engine light came on. Still reading the same code. The next day they called and claimed it was the fuel injectors this time and they needed to be completely replaced. Upon my research I’ve found that other Honda customers are having the same defect pop up on their crv. I respectfully request that this be investigated on 2019 CRV models and issue a recall. The sudden pop up of all the warning lights on the dashboard combined with reduced power seems like a major safety issue to me and I believe this is an issue that should fully be covered by Honda. Thank you for your attention to this matter and I hope it gets resolved.
To Whom It May Concern, While driving and when at red light or just putting it in park my 2019 Honda CR-V AWD EX, multiple warning lights suddenly illuminated on the dashboard, including the Check Engine Light, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), TPMS, and Collision Mitigation System. This has occurred multiple times and appears to be a well-documented issue among other Honda CR-V owners. To shop and they said it was the speed sensor got repaired and light so came back on. Took to the dealer and they diagnosed a faulty fuel injector system (Code P0172 – System Too Rich) and recommended a full injector replacement. This issue matches known cases addressed under Honda TSB 19-072, but is not currently covered under a full recall. The sudden illumination of all warning lights, combined with reduced power, is a serious safety concern as it may cause loss of control or delayed response in critical traffic situations. We have been quoted between $1,200 and $2,500 to repair this issue, which is a significant expense for a defect Honda is already aware of. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be fully covered by Honda, along with any related systems affected by this issue. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency investigate this widespread defect affecting 2017–2019 CR-V models and issue a recall. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards,
This supplements Complaint #11763145, filed 9/9/2026, regarding the same vehicle: 2019 Honda CR-V. On September 10, 2026 at approximately 7:33 PM, near CHOP Primary Care (High Point location), PA, the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate -- it could only slow down. I pulled over and restarted the engine, after which it drove normally. This is a repeat of the loss-of-acceleration incident described in the original complaint from September 8, 2026, which also involved a flashing check engine light and complete loss of acceleration while driving.
On March 13, 2026 the Honda CRV was being driven at approximately 65 mph when the check engine lights came on due to the low and high pressure fuel pumps failing simultaneously causing the CRV to slow suddenly to approximately 25 mph. The incident almost caused vehicles behind the CRV to collide with the rear of the CRV. The CRV was towed to a Honda dealership where it was diagnosed as the fuel pump issues. The fuel pumps were replaced and I paid the repair bill ($1,702.33). On March 21, 2026 the check engine lights came on again when the fuel injectors failed. The CRV was driven to the same Honda dealership where it was diagnosed as the fuel injector issue. The fuel injectors were replaced and Honda did not charge me for the repairs.
2019 Honda CR-V, VIN [XXX], approximately 82,000 miles. Since new, the vehicle has intermittently displayed a "Christmas tree" warning — most or all dashboard warning lights illuminate simultaneously — with no consistent trigger (not tied to weather, cold starts, road type, or time of day). Over approximately the last two months this has escalated from occasional to daily, sometimes twice daily. On XXX at approximately 9:00 AM, while driving on [XXX] near [XXX] heading toward [XXX], the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate — it could only slow down. I activated my hazard/turn signals and slowly pulled over. I shut the engine off; restarting it resolved the issue and the vehicle drove normally afterward. Both an independent mechanic and a Honda dealer have inspected the vehicle multiple times and pulled diagnostic codes, and neither has identified a definitive cause; the independent mechanic has stated repeatedly that this requires Honda's direct involvement. I first contacted Honda corporate about this recurring issue in 2022. the federal safety agency's VIN lookup shows no unrepaired recalls on this VIN as of XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving with my 3yr old in the car multiple dashboard warning lights suddenly illuminated simultaneously (including the Check Engine light, Emissions system warning, and various safety sensor alerts). The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power, rough idling, and hesitation upon acceleration, which created an immediate traffic hazard. I took the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership service center. The diagnostic scan revealed a failure of the fuel injectors (with diagnostic trouble codes indicating a system too rich and cylinder misfires). The dealership service advisor informed me that this premature fuel injector failure is a highly common and widespread systemic defect with Honda’s 1.5L Turbo direct-injection engines, stating that their shop actively stocks these parts because they perform at least one of these replacements every week. This premature component failure at mileage (105,136 miles) is a severe safety risk that causes unexpected engine stalling or power loss while driving.
While driving, multiple dashboard warning lights suddenly illuminated simultaneously (including the Check Engine light, Emissions system warning, and various safety sensor alerts). The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of engine power, rough idling, and hesitation upon acceleration, which created an immediate traffic hazard. I took the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership service center. The diagnostic scan revealed a failure of the fuel injectors (with diagnostic trouble codes indicating a system too rich and cylinder misfires). The dealership service advisor informed me that this premature fuel injector failure is a highly common and widespread systemic defect with Honda’s 1.5L Turbo direct-injection engines, stating that their shop actively stocks these parts because they perform at least one of these replacements every week. This premature component failure at low mileage (54,000 miles) is a severe safety risk that causes unexpected engine stalling or power loss while driving.
My 2019 Honda CRV just recently reached 120000 miles and turned on the check engine light, after doing a diagnostic at the dealer it turned out to be a blown head gasket which the 1.5 engine is notorious for and Honda hasn’t put out a recall out for this costly repair. It’s a very common issue that needs to be addressed by Honda before more owners have to spend their hard earned money on repairs for a known issue from the factory on these vehicles.
To Whom It May Concern, While driving my 2019 Honda CR-V AWD EX, multiple warning lights suddenly illuminated on the dashboard, including the Check Engine Light, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), TPMS, and Collision Mitigation System. This has occurred multiple times and appears to be a well-documented issue among other Honda CR-V owners. The dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel injector system (Code P0172 – System Too Rich) and recommended a full injector replacement. This issue matches known cases addressed under Honda TSB 19-072, but is not currently covered under a full recall. The sudden illumination of all warning lights, combined with reduced power, is a serious safety concern as it may cause loss of control or delayed response in critical traffic situations. We have been quoted between $1,200 and $2,500 to repair this issue, which is a significant expense for a defect Honda is already aware of. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be fully covered by Honda, along with any related systems affected by this issue. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency investigate this widespread defect affecting 2017–2019 CR-V models and issue a recall. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards,
I was traveling on the highway when suddenly my car started shuddering and slowing down. It was heavy traffic and difficult to navigate to the right shoulder, and my car was nearly hit by a semi-truck. The engine was misfiring and the engine light blinking yellow. I was able to turn off and restart my car and make it home. The mechanic initially thought the issue was old spark plugs and ignition coils. Replacing them didn’t help. I was again on a highway when the issue happened again. I brought the car to the dealership and they said the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. I spent over $2k to replace them on 7/7/25. The problem hasn’t happened since.
The contact's father owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after his father struck a deer, the check engine warning light and several other warning lights became illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact stated that after several repairs were made to the vehicle, the check engine warning light returned soon after the repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed which showed a fault with the fuel injectors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2019 Honda CR-V check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2019 Honda CR-V?
42 of 1,110 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda CR-V (4%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the 2019 Honda CR-V?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,500 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Honda CR-V?
There are 0 recalls and 30 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2019 Honda CR-V
Fuel pump 77Collision warning 69Stalling 59Warning lights 55Adaptive cruise 50Lane assist 35Phantom braking 33Fuel smell 29Loss of power 28Jerking 26Battery drain 18Hesitation 18Won't start 18Misfire 15Sunroof shattered 15Won't shift 13Airbag light 12Steering noise 11Headlights 10No deployment 9Engine failure 9Fire or smoke 9ABS 7Backup camera 7Grinding brakes 7Fuel leak 7Key fob 7Windshield crack 7Screen failure 6Brake failure 5Overheating 5Shudder 5
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