Honda CR-V (2016) Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Crash
Honda is recalling certain 2015-2016 CR-Vs with a potential engine stall risk due to incorrect pistons. Owners must contact Honda for free engine inspection and replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The reduced performance may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling some 2015-2016 CR-Vs that may have been fitted with incorrect pistons, which could cause engine stalling and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free engine inspection and possible replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227031-honda-cr-v-2016-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227031-honda-cr-v-2016-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V305000
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“Honda CR-V (2016) Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227031-honda-cr-v-2016-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V305000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V305000).
Why it’s dangerous
The replacement engine may have been built with the wrong pistons, causing reduced engine performance. This can lead to engine stalling while driving, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Honda CR-Vs that received a replacement engine after June 20, 2017. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk if the engine stalls during normal driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2016 Honda CR-V received a replacement engine after June 20, 2017. The recall number is KF6, and Honda will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to get the recall details and schedule an engine inspection.
Get Engine Inspection
Dealers will inspect the engine and replace incorrect components if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V305000 (April 5, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.