2020 Honda CR-V
$25,150 – $36,050 MSRP across 12 builds, plus $1,175 destination
Key Specifications
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 179 lb-ft
- Combined MPG
- 30 mpg
- Max towing
- 1,500 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 39.2 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 3,337 lb
- Displacement
- 1.5 L
Base build: LX LX 2WD. Figures vary by build — see each trim.
2020 Honda CR-V trims
1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 3 builds
$25,150
View specs1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 3 builds
$27,660
View specs1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 3 builds
$30,150
View specs1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, FWD / AWD, 190 hp, 30 mpg · 3 builds
$33,350
View specsEach trim comes in one or more builds — drivetrain, cab and bed choices with their own price and weight. Compare ticks the trim's base build; every build is listed below.
Across all 12 builds
- Horsepower
- 190–212 hp
- Torque
- 129–179 lb-ft
- Combined MPG
- 29–38 mpg
- Max towing
- 1,500 lb
- Max payload
- 850 lb
- Curb weight
- 3,337–3,763 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 33.2–39.2 cu ft
2020 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features
Specifications of the LX LX 2WD build. Figures for other trims are on their individual pages.
2020 Honda CR-V builds & prices (12)
Tick up to 4 builds — from this or any other vehicle — to compare them spec by spec.
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · FWD$25,150 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · AWD$26,650 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · FWD$27,660 Specs →
- 2.0L Gas/Electric I-4 · AWD$27,850 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · AWD$29,160 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · FWD$30,150 Specs →
- 2.0L Gas/Electric I-4 · AWD$30,360 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · AWD$31,650 Specs →
- 2.0L Gas/Electric I-4 · AWD$32,850 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · FWD$33,350 Specs →
- 1.5L Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 · AWD$34,850 Specs →
- 2.0L Gas/Electric I-4 · AWD$36,050 Specs →
2020 Honda CR-V recalls (9)
NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2020 Honda CR-V. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific car has had the remedy applied.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMay 20, 2026 NHTSA 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
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, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERJan 31, 2024 NHTSA 24V064000 · 750,114 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDec 17, 2023 NHTSA 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
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.
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESDec 12, 2023 NHTSA 23V844000 · 106,030 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
Risk: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSJul 26, 2023 NHTSA 23V524000 · 5 vehicles
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 Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYMar 8, 2023 NHTSA 23V158000 · 448,613 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYMay 25, 2022 NHTSA 22V380000 · 212 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V vehicles. The clip for the absorber inside the fuel tank was not secured properly and may detach, which can cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RCB.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYDec 16, 2020 NHTSA 20V798000 · 27,838 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSDec 4, 2019 NHTSA 19V865000 · 358 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Risk: A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.
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Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.