2020 Honda CR-V Specs
The 2020 CR-V covered here uses a 190 hp 1.5L turbo four with a CVT and front- or all-wheel drive. It is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined with FWD and 29 mpg with AWD.
1 version · 5th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 3.7 qt
- Tire size
- 235/65R17
- MPG combined
- 30 mpg
Versions #versions
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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Passenger air bag may not be switched off
NHTSA 24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024 · Passenger seat weight sensor
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the passenger air bag may not be suppressed when it should be.
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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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Door label shows wrong weight ratings and tire size
NHTSA 23V524000 · Jul 27, 2023 · Certification label
The certification label on the driver door may list incorrect GVWR, GAWR and tire size information.
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Front seat belt may not latch
NHTSA 23V158000 · Mar 9, 2023 · Front seat belt buckle
A manufacturing issue can let the buckle channel interfere with the release button, so the front seat belt may not latch.
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Fuel gauge may read wrong
NHTSA 22V380000 · May 26, 2022 · Fuel tank
A clip inside the fuel tank may come loose, which can make the fuel gauge read inaccurately and let the vehicle run out of fuel.
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Rear subframe bolts may loosen
NHTSA 19V865000 · Dec 5, 2019 · Rear subframe
Improperly made rear subframe bolts may loosen and let the rear subframe separate, which affects handling.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2020 Honda CR-V?
Honda specifies 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
What size tires does a 2020 CR-V have?
235/65R17 on the LX and Special Edition, 235/60R18 on the EX and EX-L, and 235/55R19 on the Touring.
How big is the gas tank on a 2020 CR-V?
14.0 gallons.
Sources: 2020 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual, 2020 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.