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2019 Honda CR-V

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 CR-V.

The 2019 CR-V’s engine is calibrated to hold 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil, a detail that reflects its design focus. Its reliability record documents 1063 owner complaints, with the most frequent problem occurring in forward‑collision avoidance and eight total recalls. The complaint count reached a high of 2085 in 2018 and has since declined to 98 in the latest 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 ft-lbsOEM · 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.

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

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.

7.3–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2019 Touring (87 octane)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2019EX-L 1.5L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec190 hpAWD
2018LX 2.4L I-47.70 sec16.00 sec184 hpFWD
2018Touring 1.5L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.70 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

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 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.5 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.9 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHonda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub242.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)720 Speed up rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)720 Speed up rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHonda

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.959 - 1.069 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8
Oil Capacity2.60 - 3.50 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.915 - 1.025 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum57.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum64.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum57.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum64.0
Engine Compression400
Engine Compression400

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 17 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.10 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 inch lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°.48 in
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40°.22 ft. lbs

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 2019 model year represents a significant inflection point in the CR-V's federal complaint history, with 1,063 complaints marking a 49 percent decrease from 2018's peak of 2,085, yet remaining substantially elevated above 2020's 332 and 2021's 310. While complaint volume declined sharply from the prior two years, 2019 registered eight recalls—the highest count in the 2017-2021 window—alongside three investigations and 223 technical service bulletins. Relative to the surrounding years, 2019 sits at the tail end of a high-complaint cycle that spiked in 2017-2018, with the 2019 docket showing forward collision avoidance, steering, and fuel system concerns leading at 198, 118, and 108 complaints respectively, accompanied by 30 crash-related filings. Given that 2020 and 2021 models demonstrate markedly lower complaint rates and reduced recall activity, prospective buyers should weigh the 2019 model's elevated federal filing profile and higher recall burden against its likely market discount, though the data does not specify whether the underlying causes were fully resolved in subsequent years.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
223
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,063
Owner complaints
30 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,063 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Forward Collision Avoidance198
Steering118
Fuel System, Gasoline108
Fuel/Propulsion System73
Electrical System67
Unknown Or Other54
Engine47
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V865000Structure:Frame And MembersReported 05/12/2019

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. 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…

21V215000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 25/03/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 223 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&091120249072024-09-11EngineDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022…
ATI&082620249022024-08-26EngineDealer 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 2019 CR-V take?

3.7 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 CR-V have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.