Honda 2020 CR-V Recall: Rear Subframe Separation Risk
Honda recalls certain 2019-2020 CR-V models due to rear subframe bolts that may loosen, causing vehicle handling issues and potential crash risk. Owners can get free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling some 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles because rear subframe bolts may loosen, causing the rear frame to separate. This can make the vehicle unstable and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Honda for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79613-honda-2020-cr-v-recall-rear-subframe-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79613-honda-2020-cr-v-recall-rear-subframe-separation-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V865000
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“Honda 2020 CR-V Recall: Rear Subframe Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79613-honda-2020-cr-v-recall-rear-subframe-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V865000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V865000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear subframe bolts may loosen over time, allowing the rear frame to separate from the vehicle. This can cause sudden loss of vehicle control, making it harder to steer and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2020 Honda CR-V vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the rear subframe separates during vehicle operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019-2020 Honda CR-V has rear subframe bolts that may loosen. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2019 and 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Get Free Repair
Honda will inspect and retorque or replace the rear subframe bolts at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V865000 — Honda 2020 CR-V Recall: Rear Subframe Separation Risk Hello, I own a Honda 2020 CR-V Recall: Rear Subframe Separation Risk that is covered by recall 19V865000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V865000 (May 12, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.