2016 Honda CR-V Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 394 owner complaints for the 2016 Honda CR-V. The EPA rates it 27 to 29 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 394
Crashes / fires reported: 40 / 4
EPA combined: 27–29 MPG

2016 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.
Air BagsOct 29, 2015 · NHTSA 15V714000+
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda'a number for this recall is JV9.
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.

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

Most reported 2016 Honda CR-V problems

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

Engine101
Unknown or Other86
Fuel/Propulsion System65
Electrical System64
Power Train45
Air Bags32
Vehicle Speed Control28
Service Brakes19

2016 Honda CR-V gas mileage

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

Version	Engine	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
CR-V 2WD	2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)	26	32	29	$2,200
CR-V 4WD	2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)	25	31	27	$2,400

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

Questions

Does the 2016 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Honda CR-V problems?

Owners filed 394 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (101), unknown or other (86), fuel/propulsion system (65).

What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda CR-V get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Honda CR-V at 27 to 29 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 32 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.