2020 Honda CR-V electrical system problems

43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Honda CR-V — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

13%

share of all complaints

12,250 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“While out of state for thanksgiving in 2025. after stopped for break, car started up with all of the warning lights and check engine lights on. Like front radar out, hybrid system fault and etc. took to Honda dealership near by immediate. Diagnosed (their words) customer states check engine light…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“Software problems causing the backup camera to become disabled and the driver to lose their rear visibility. The screen is completely blackened. This occurred without warning. One day it just went dark. On other note - I do not have access to any information appearing on the screen at all. Very…”
filed Jun 22, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or…
ATI&09122024904 · Other · issued Sep 12, 2024
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or…
ATI&08072024901 · Other · issued Aug 8, 2024