2020 Honda CR-V Service and Repair Manual

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2020 Honda CR-V service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Turbo Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid LX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Turbo Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.5L 1497CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1993CC 122Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2020 Honda CR-V Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V52400027/07/2023Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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

Consequence

An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of

Remedy

Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed

NHTSA #22V38000026/05/2022Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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 ga

Consequence

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, in

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5,

NHTSA #23V85800018/12/2023Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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,

Consequence

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, 2

NHTSA #23V15800009/03/2023Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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

Consequence

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their r

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle a

NHTSA #19V86500005/12/2019Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

Consequence

A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or repl

NHTSA #24V06400001/02/2024Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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,

Consequence

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 maile

TSB #11021746

Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.

TSB #11009168

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on w

TSB #11008039

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on w

TSB #11007891

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on w

TSB #11007887

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 Civics, 2020-2022 CR-Vs, 2022-2023 Pilots & Passports with a customer complaint of the center display flickering, flashing, or frozen (Civics and CR-Vs

TSB #11006815

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on w

TSB #11006807

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on w

TSB #11006533

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord 1.5Ls (no 2.0L) & FHEVs, as well as 2017-2022 CR-V 1.5Ls (no 2.4L), & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicato

Showing the 8 most recent of 208 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20240205Component: STEERINGCrash reported2 injured

While travelling home from Champaign, IL on [XXX] towards Springfield, IL, we had been on the road for approximately an hour, when there was a loud metallic bang & I lost all steering control. The CR

20240205Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported2 injured

While travelling home from Champaign, IL on [XXX] towards Springfield, IL, we had been on the road for approximately an hour, when there was a loud metallic bang & I lost all steering control. The CR

20211119Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to park the vehicle at 1 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped a curb

20211119Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to park the vehicle at 1 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped a curb

20211119Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to park the vehicle at 1 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle jumped a curb

Showing the 5 most serious of 422 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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