All dashboard warning signs turned on for 2019 CR-V Touring

Here’s the story: I went for a quick trail walk while it was -4°C. After an hour, I returned to my 2019 CR-V with 113,000 km on it. I started the car, waited 30 seconds, and began driving. Within a minute, all the warning signs on the dashboard started blinking, and the car wouldn’t go above 20 km/h. I tried everything—rebooting, resetting—but nothing worked.

The TPMS recalibration kept failing with an error. When restarting the car, I heard a cracking noise that reminded me of a low battery, but the car still started. I turned on the hazard lights and got the car home.

After a few hours in the garage, I restarted the car, and it seemed normal, but the warning signs were still there. I did a reset by holding the volume button for 30 seconds, and all the issues were resolved. TPMS recalibration worked fine too.

Not sure if others have faced this, but I’m sharing the steps in case it helps.

I’m following this because my 2019 does the same thing. The problem for me is that I don’t have a touchscreen to try the reset trick. My car’s going to the dealer on Thursday.

Fife said:
I’m following this because my 2019 does the same thing. The problem for me is that I don’t have a touchscreen to try the reset trick. My car’s going to the dealer on Thursday.

Without a display, it’s definitely trickier. Otherwise, I would’ve suggested doing a half start and holding the volume button for 30 seconds to reboot. I’ll call the dealer tomorrow and update this post. Not sure if this is a common issue for 2019 models.

@Nori
Thanks! I’ll let you know what happens after my appointment. There’s also a fuel pump recall I’ll get checked—maybe it’s related.

Fife said:
@Nori
Thanks! I’ll let you know what happens after my appointment. There’s also a fuel pump recall I’ll get checked—maybe it’s related.

When getting the fuel pump recall done, make sure your tank is no more than 1/4 full.

@Laine
Thanks for the tip! My dealership’s website says less than half a tank is fine.

Fife said:
@Laine
Thanks for the tip! My dealership’s website says less than half a tank is fine.

Good to know! Maybe mine is just being lazy.

When all the lights went on at once in my Subaru Forester, it turned out to be a CVT (transmission) issue. I don’t know much about Honda problems, but maybe it’s worth checking the transmission.

I had a similar experience with my 2019 CR-V. It turned out to be the fuel pump, which was part of a recent recall. I signed up for the waiting list when the recall came out, but months later, the issue happened right before my wife was about to take the car onto the interstate with the kids.

We ended up replacing both the high and low fuel pumps to be safe, but Honda only covered one under the recall. The faulty pump caused what they called a ‘cascading failure.’ Honda service was reluctant to acknowledge the problem, but after doing some research, I found that this issue is common. There’s even talk about a potential class action suit.

The car works fine now, but we’re shopping for a replacement, and it definitely won’t be a Honda.

@Blair
How much did it cost you? I just bought this used CR-V two weeks ago, and now I’m worried.

Is your check engine light on?

Cedar said:
Is your check engine light on?

Yes, the check engine light is on, along with all the other warning lights.

Nori said:

Cedar said:
Is your check engine light on?

Yes, the check engine light is on, along with all the other warning lights.

When the check engine light comes on, it can trigger other warnings too. You should get the car scanned for error codes. Also, check your coolant level—it could be low.

My 2015 CR-V had the same issue. It turned out to be something minor, and the repair cost less than $200. Hopefully, it’s not something major for you either.