2015 Honda CR-V Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 672 owner complaints for the 2015 Honda CR-V. The EPA rates it 28 to 29 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
672
Crashes / fires reported
38 / 4
EPA combined
28–29 MPG

2015 Honda CR-V recalls

  • Fuel System, GasolineDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA 23V858000+

    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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

    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.

  • EngineMay 4, 2017 · NHTSA 17V305000+

    Risk: The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace the incorrect components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF6.

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Honda CR-V vehicles that recently received a replacement engine. The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, potentially affecting the engine's performance.

  • Engine and Engine CoolingMar 2, 2015 · NHTSA 15V121000+

    Risk: Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

    Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2015 Honda CR-V problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Engine243
  • Power Train150
  • Unknown or Other144
  • Electrical System84
  • Steering45
  • Seats39
  • Service Brakes37
  • Structure35

2015 Honda CR-V gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CR-V 2WD2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)273329$2,200
CR-V 4WD2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)263228$2,300

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2015 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Honda CR-V, most recently for the fuel system, gasoline (Dec 18, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2015 Honda CR-V problems?

Owners filed 672 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (243), power train (150), unknown or other (144).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda CR-V get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Honda CR-V at 28 to 29 MPG combined (best version: 27 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.