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2020 Honda CR-V airbags problems
47 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 35,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 47
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 35,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Honda CR-V airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2020 Honda CR-V airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.
Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 24V064000 · Recall details
What 2020 Honda CR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted, but an appointment was not scheduled. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall repair posed a safety hazard and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contact multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My dealer won’t make the recall repair with the excuse the factory isn’t sending him the parts. That’s been his excuse for 2 years.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags) in 2024; however, the contact was repeatedly informed by the dealer that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called another local dealer but was also informed that the part was not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer was advised to call the dealer again, and a case was filed; however, the contact never received a call back. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair. The contact was informed that since there was no warning light illuminated, the recall repair was not necessary. The contact was informed to ignore future recall letters. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the Automatic START/STOP light was illuminated. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2020 Honda CR-V airbags
Does the 2020 Honda CR-V have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 47 complaints about the airbags of the 2020 Honda CR-V, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2020 Honda CR-V airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 35,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda CR-V airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 26V332000, 24V064000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda CR-V have bad airbags?
The Honda CR-V model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (325 complaints), 2011 (295 complaints) and 2007 (267 complaints).
Other 2020 Honda CR-V problems
Driver assistance 77Fuel system 49Steering 45Electrical 44Engine 40Brakes 33Transmission 21Acceleration 12Seat belts 10Visibility 9Body 7Lights 7Seats 4Tires 4Suspension 3Wheels 3
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