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2022 Honda CR-V problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
12%
31 of 262 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Honda CR-V. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 12% of relevant complaints.

Better than 96% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 17, 2026
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Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 31 of 262 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Honda CR-V concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (12%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 19% and the 2023 scores 9%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
31
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
262
this model year
Fires reported
1
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
3
5 crashes · 7 injuries

Complaints by component

STEERING138 · 53%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE44 · 17%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19 · 7%
ENGINE19 · 7%
SERVICE BRAKES15 · 6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 5%

The years either side

2010
35%
89 of 481
2011
21%
54 of 554
2012
35%
127 of 403
2013
55%
176 of 382
2014
46%
245 of 587
2015
56%
362 of 671
2016
48%
171 of 393
2017
48%
812 of 1,771
2018
36%
763 of 2,150
2019
22%
225 of 1,101
2020
28%
82 of 353
2021
19%
58 of 331
2022
12%
31 of 262
2023
9%
43 of 515

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2022 Honda CR-V

What one owner reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM08/17/2026FIRE
I was driving on hwy when I had to do a hard stop because traffic stopped suddenly in front of my vehicle, no physical contact was made to any cars in front or back of me, suddenly dark smoke started coming from under the hood of car, The car started stalling in middle of the hwy I got out safely opened hood and seen e…

One of 31 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Honda CR-V?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2022 Honda CR-V involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000 · Dec 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: 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. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.…

2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000 · May 2026
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,…
equipment: other: labels23V524000 · Jul 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.

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Questions people ask about the 2022 Honda CR-V

Does the 2022 Honda CR-V have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 31 of 262 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Honda CR-V concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (12%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Honda CR-V?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2022 Honda CR-V involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 3 in total: 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Honda CR-V years are better?

Among the Honda CR-V years we track, the 2023 (9%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (12%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2022 Honda CR-V?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2022 Honda CR-V shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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