2018 Honda CR-V Specs
The 2018 CR-V comes with a 184 hp 2.4L four-cylinder on the LX or a 190 hp 1.5L turbo on the EX, EX-L and Touring, always with a CVT and front- or all-wheel drive. Honda rates it to tow 1,500 lb, and the EPA rates it at up to 30 mpg combined.
2 versions · 5th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 3.7–4.7 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- 17–18″
- by version ↓
- MPG combined
- 28–30 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 2.4L | 1.5L Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 qt | 3.7 qt |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Curb weight | 3,307 lb | 3,358 lb |
Recalls #recalls
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Seat weight sensor may cause unintended air bag deployment
NHTSA 26V332000 · May 21, 2026 · Passenger seat weight sensor
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can make the air bags deploy unintentionally in a crash.
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Fuel pump may fail
NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023 · Fuel pump
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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Seat belt buckle may not latch
NHTSA 23V158000 · Mar 9, 2023 · Front seat belt buckles
A manufacturing problem can let the buckle channel interfere with the release button, so the front seat belt may not latch.
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Low-pressure fuel pump may fail
NHTSA 21V215000 · Mar 25, 2021 · Fuel pump
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving.
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Steering assist may push the wrong way at full lock
NHTSA 18V663000 · Sep 27, 2018 · Electric power steering
A magnet in the power steering torque sensor may not be secured; if it comes loose, a full-lock turn can make the steering assist act in the opposite direction.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2018 Honda CR-V?
Honda specifies 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
What size tires does a 2018 CR-V have?
235/65R17 on the LX and 235/60R18 on the EX, EX-L and Touring.
How big is the gas tank on a 2018 CR-V?
14.0 gallons.
How much can a 2018 CR-V tow?
Honda rates every 2018 CR-V to tow up to 1,500 lb.
Sources: 2018 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual, 2018 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.