The 2005 Honda CR-V has 11 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect affecting both the driver and passenger frontal airbags, where the inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both front airbag positions are affected, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same underlying defect. There is also a separate concern with the front passenger airbag: if the airbag was replaced at some point, it may have been installed incorrectly and could deploy improperly in a crash. On the side airbag side, a sensor that detects whether a passenger is out of position may not be mounted correctly, meaning the side airbag might not suppress when it should and could injure an occupant on deployment. Two recalls cover the driver-side power window switch, which can absorb moisture, overheat, and catch fire even when the vehicle is parked and not running. The headlight switch wiring connector can also melt internally, causing the low-beam headlights to stop working and reducing visibility at night.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the driver side power window master switch, causing it to fail or melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect and replace the wiring harness if damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to chemical breakdown from long-term exposure to heat and humidity.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may rupture due to moisture and manufacturing variations that develop over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt, potentially preventing window operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Tension in the combination switch wiring harness causes the electrical terminal surface to wear, creating copper oxide buildup. This increases electrical resistance and can cause terminal ends to melt inside the connector.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair or replace the low beam terminal harness and lighting switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side sensor in the occupant position detection system is installed incorrectly and may not disable the passenger-side impact airbag when an out-of-position occupant is present.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger seat-back pad, which includes the occupant position detection system sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
