The 2006 Honda CR-V has 12 recalls, the most serious being defective frontal airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag concerns account for the majority of these recalls. Both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators are affected by the same category of defect: the inflator can rupture violently during deployment, scattering sharp metal fragments toward the driver, front passenger, and anyone else in the vehicle. A separate airbag concern involves the front passenger airbag on vehicles where the inflator may have been replaced previously but not installed correctly, which can cause it to deploy improperly in a crash rather than protecting the occupant.
The power window switch is the other major area of concern, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles. Moisture or cleaner residue can work its way into the driver-side power window master switch, causing it to overheat, melt, and produce smoke. A fire can start even if the vehicle is parked and the engine is not running.
On the suspension side, a weld connecting a bushing collar to the passenger-side front lower control arm can be weak enough that normal road vibration causes the collar to break free entirely. When that happens, steering control can be lost without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
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
The weld connecting the sub-frame bushing collar to the passenger-side front lower arm is too weak. Vibration while driving can cause the collar to separate from the arm.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the production lot stamp on your passenger-side front lower arm and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Cleaner residue can get into the driver's power window switch, causing it to overheat and melt, which may start a vehicle fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's power window switch with an updated version.
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 affecting window operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side power window switch assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
