| Cover | Jun. 01, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 26, 2023 |
| 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 $0.01 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 |
