2016 Honda CR-V Specs
The 2016 CR-V comes with a 185 hp direct-injected 2.4L four-cylinder and a CVT, with front- or all-wheel drive, in LX, SE, EX, EX-L and Touring trims. Honda rates every trim to tow 1,500 lb, and the EPA rates it at 29 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 27 mpg with all-wheel drive.
1 version · 4th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 4.6 qt
- Tire size
- 215/70R16
- MPG combined
- 29 mpg
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Recalls #recalls
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Fuel pump may fail
NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023 · Fuel pump
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving.
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Replacement engine may have the wrong pistons
NHTSA 17V305000 · May 4, 2017 · Replacement engine
Some CR-Vs that recently received a replacement engine may have one built with the wrong pistons, which can make the engine stall.
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Driver air bag inflator may rupture
NHTSA 15V714000 · Oct 29, 2015 · Driver air bag inflator
On CR-Vs built October 12 to October 19, 2015, the metal housing around the driver's air bag inflator may be made incorrectly, so the inflator can rupture in a crash and throw metal fragments at the occupants.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2016 Honda CR-V?
Honda specifies 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
What size tires does a 2016 CR-V have?
215/70R16 on the LX, 225/65R17 on the SE, EX and EX-L and P225/60R18 on the Touring.
How big is the gas tank on a 2016 CR-V?
15.3 gallons.
How much can a 2016 CR-V tow?
Honda rates every 2016 CR-V to tow up to 1,500 lb.
What changed on the 2016 CR-V?
Engine output, oil capacity, tire sizes and dimensions match the 2015 model; the lineup adds an SE trim on 17-inch alloy wheels. The EPA all-wheel-drive rating is 27 mpg combined, versus 28 for 2015.
How big is a 2016 CR-V?
179.4 inches long and 71.6 inches wide on a 103.1-inch wheelbase, and 64.7 inches tall with front-wheel drive (65.1 inches with AWD).
Sources: 2016 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual, 2016 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda News), 2015 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual (for the 2015 comparison), 2015 Honda CR-V Specifications and Features (Honda News, for the 2015 comparison), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.