Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 CR-V.
The 2020 Honda CR-V is a compact crossover built around a continuously variable automatic transmission and an engine that specifies 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, returning an EPA-rated 27 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined. For a researcher evaluating the model year, the ownership data shows 332 total complaints filed, with the dominant issue area concentrated in Forward Collision Avoidance and seven recalls issued over the production run. Set against a model history spanning 1997 to 2026, the 2020 sits well below the platform's 2018 peak of 2,085 complaints and trends toward the quieter end of the spectrum, suggesting this generation had largely moved past the wave of issues that defined its immediate predecessor.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 180.7 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3483 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 32 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh | 7.50 sec | 16.00 sec | 212 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh | 7.60 sec | 16.20 sec | 212 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Touring 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 190 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh | 7.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 212 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Touring (87 octane) 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 190 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | Touring (93 octane) 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.40 sec | 15.80 sec | 190 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | EX-L 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 190 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid Touring 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh | 7.50 sec | 16.10 sec | 212 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, Honda DPSF-II in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.9 |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Honda DPSF-II |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.3 qt |
| Differential Gear Oil | Honda DPSF-II |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.3 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 13.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 130 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 108.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.96-1.07 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | RL85HM POE oil or equivalent. |
| Oil Capacity | 2.60-3.48 oz |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.92-1.03 lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 17 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 10.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 10 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 52 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 120°. | |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40° | 22 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2020 Honda CR-V belongs to the fifth generation, which began with the 2017 model year and saw a dramatic surge in complaints—1,740 in 2017, peaking at 2,085 in 2018—before declining to 1,063 in 2019 and then plummeting to 332 in 2020, a level far below the generation’s early turmoil. Recalls, however, remained elevated at 7 for 2020, nearly matching the 2017 high of 7 and the 2019 peak of 8, while TSBs continued a steady downward trend from 281 in 2017 to 208 in 2020, suggesting that many initial quality issues were being resolved through service bulletins rather than full safety campaigns. The 2020 model’s top complaint areas—forward collision avoidance (51), air bags (41), and steering (26)—are noted in the federal record without specified root causes, but the overall complaint volume is now in line with the generation’s later, more stable years like 2021 (310) and 2022 (236). This places the 2020 CR-V at the tail end of the generation’s teething problems, offering a much quieter ownership experience than the 2017–2018 models, though the still-elevated recall count means a prospective buyer should confirm all 7 recalls have been addressed. In sum, the 2020 model year represents a markedly improved choice within the fifth generation, provided recall compliance is verified.
All 332 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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 gauge reading. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Showing 5 of 208 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A25-077 | 2025-07-28 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible… |
| ATI&10112024901 | 2024-10-11 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022… |
| ATI&09202024901 | 2024-09-20 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022… |
| ATI&09122024904 | 2024-09-12 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021… |
| ATI&09112024907 | 2024-09-11 | Engine | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022… |
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3.7 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 32 highway / 29 combined mpg.