| Cover | May 03, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-34365 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-1990662 | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43054 | |
| City Area Code | 614 | |
| Local Phone Number | 289-5360 | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.1 per share | |
| Trading Symbol | CVGI | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001290900 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7800 Walton Parkway | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New Albany | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
