NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Honda CR-V Safety Ratings
The 2025 Honda CR-V scores 84 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 224 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
With a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating and a perfect avoidance-tech score, the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD secures a NHTSA Safety Index of 84/100, placing it in the Strong band. This represents a one-point increase from the 2024 model's 83, although one active recall slightly tempers this positive assessment.
The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD received an overall five-star crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Honda CR-V ranks 122 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 84 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 224 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 122 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Honda CR-V?
The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD represents a one-point Safety Index gain over the 2024 model, moving from 83 to 84 out of 100 within the same Strong band. That incremental improvement is meaningful in context: the crash-protection subscore of 61 out of 70 and a perfect avoidance-technology score of 10 out of 10 anchor the index, while the defect-record subscore of 13 out of 20 reflects the drag of one active recall and a complaint volume of 224 reports. The recall itself is a steering-related campaign spanning multiple Honda and Acura nameplates, which signals a supplier-level or platform-level issue rather than something unique to the CR-V. On the crash-test side, the five-star overall rating is the headline, but the four-star frontal result is worth noting for buyers who weight frontal protection heavily. The forward-collision avoidance complaints, which rank third among reported problem areas with 38 allegations, are notable given that forward collision warning comes standard and contributes to the perfect avoidance-tech subscore. Those complaints are unverified, but their concentration in a safety-critical system warrants attention. Taken together, this model year scores well but is not without open questions.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Honda CR-V perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection registered a perfect five-star score. Both frontal and rollover protection were rated at four stars. The rollover risk analysis determined a 16 percent chance of rollover, with the dynamic tip test recording "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20066
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
One recall campaign covers this model year. It addresses a steering system concern shared across a broad range of Honda and Acura vehicles, including the 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data, but owners should verify their specific VIN against this open campaign before driving.
STEERING24V744000
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Reported 2024-10-03
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has received 224 unverified owner complaints for the 2025 CR-V. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other issues, Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Visibility and Wipers, Service Brakes, and the Fuel and Propulsion System. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
224 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Honda CR-V?
A critical active steering recall affects the 2025 CR-V. Before purchase, any prospective buyer should verify the recall's remedy status via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Written confirmation of remedy completion is advised, as is a check for any further recall campaigns issued since the vehicle's initial sale.
- The 2025 CR-V Hybrid AWD carries one active NHTSA recall targeting the steering system, shared with multiple 2022-2025 Honda and Acura models. VIN-level verification of remedy completion is essential for used-market buyers.
- NHTSA received 224 unverified complaints for this model year, with Steering and Forward Collision Avoidance ranking among the top reported problem areas. These are allegations only and have not been confirmed as defects.
- The Safety Index rose one point year-over-year from 83 in 2024 to 84 in 2025, with the defect-record subscore of 13 out of 20 being the primary drag on an otherwise strong profile.
- The five-star overall NHTSA rating is anchored by a perfect five-star side-crash result, while the four-star frontal and four-star rollover scores indicate areas where protection, though still above average, falls short of the top mark.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Honda CR-V places
The 2025 Honda CR-V qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Honda CR-V safety questions
Was the 2025 Honda CR-V crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Honda CR-V, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Honda CR-V crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Honda CR-V earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Honda CR-V. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Honda CR-V?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 224 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Honda CR-V. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CR-V years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20066), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda CR-V 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 122 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.