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2022 Honda CR-V

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 CR-V.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Honda CR-V is paired with an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, delivering an EPA-estimated 27/32/29 mpg while requiring 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil. Within the model's documented history from 1997 to 2026, this specific year accumulated 236 total owner complaints with steering identified as the top complaint area, alongside three recalls. This reliability profile positions the 2022 model well below the model history's peak of 2,085 complaints in 2018. However, the total remains above the 99 complaints recorded for the 2026 model year.

Model year202620242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/32/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/60R18 103HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3483 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 32 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CR-V of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2019 Touring (87 octane)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh7.50 sec16.10 sec212 hpAWD
2021Touring 1.5L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.10 sec190 hpAWD
2020Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh7.50 sec16.00 sec212 hpAWD
2020Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh7.60 sec16.20 sec212 hpAWD
2020Touring 1.5L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec190 hpAWD
2020Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh7.90 sec16.30 sec212 hpAWD
2019Touring (87 octane) 1.5L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec190 hpAWD
2019Touring (93 octane) 1.5L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec190 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHonda HCF-2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidHonda HCF-2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.8 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts80.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugUse new sealing washers. Drain: 32.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Checking Speed: 720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Speed Up Speed 720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Checking Speed: 1,200 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.92-1.03 lbs.
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeDenso ND-Oil 11
Oil Capacity4.0-4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55.0-62.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)57.0-64.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 17.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.2
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 17.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.2
Minimum Pad ThicknessDrum: 0.039" in
Minimum Pad ThicknessDrum: 0.039" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Step 3: Perform inspection of front suspension bolts, brushings and nuts. Step 4: Replace any loose, damaged or deteriorating parts. Step 5: Perform inspection of ball joint boot for leaks, cracks or any damage. Step 6: Inspect lower control arm by holding the outside and moving up and down. Step 7: Replace control arm if there is any noise or looseness or if the lower control arm and ball joint clearance exceeds specifications. Step 8: Replace ball joint if damaged.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°10 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: New Bolts: 165°; Reusing Old Bolts: 140°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: When using new bolts only: 60°30 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten in same pattern until all gaskets are compressed. Step 3: 18.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten in same pattern until all gaskets are compressed. Step 3: 18.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

At 160,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 CR-V posts a notably clean federal record, with 236 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 investigations, and 57 TSBs — figures that fall well below the 20172019 spike (which peaked at 2,085 complaints and 8 investigations in 2018) and continue the descending trend from 332 complaints in 2020 and 310 in 2021. That said, 2022 does not mark a permanent floor for the nameplate: complaints rose to 503 in 2023 before easing to 365 in 2024 and 228 in 2025, so the year's profile is best read as a favorable point within a generation that has not fully stabilized. Complaint volume in 2022 is heavily concentrated in the Steering category at 111 of the 236 filings, with Forward Collision Avoidance a distant second at 27 and Engine a much smaller third at 7, though the underlying root cause of the steering cluster is not specified in the data. Crash-related filings number 5 and fire complaints stand at 0, indicating no broader safety-incident pattern in the reported record. On balance, the 2022 model year is a defensible used-buy candidate from a federal-record standpoint, but a pre-purchase inspection that specifically exercises the steering system is advisable given that category's outsized share of the year's filings.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
57
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
235
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 236 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering111
Forward Collision Avoidance27
Unknown Or Other14
Engine7
Power Train5
Electrical System5
Visibility/Wiper5
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V524000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 27/07/2023

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 Axle Weight Rating… 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…

23V858000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 18/12/2023

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A25-0772025-07-28EngineService Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible…
ATI&101120249012024-10-11EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022…
ATI&092020249012024-09-20EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022…
ATI&091220249042024-09-12Electrical SystemDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021…
ATI&091120249072024-09-11EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 CR-V take?

3.7 qt of Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 for Gasoline Engines, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 CR-V have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CR-V get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 32 highway / 29 combined mpg.