Honda CR-V Hybrid problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 499 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Honda CR-V Hybrid (2020–2026). The 2021 CR-V Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.
- Complaints
- 499
- Recalls
- 13
- Model years
- 7
- Worst year
- 2021
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Honda CR-V Hybrid years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 104 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Engine
- 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 116 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
- 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 83 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Engine
- 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 76 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System
- 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 89 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (76 complaints).
Every Honda CR-V Hybrid model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V Hybrid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 28 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | Steering |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 89 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 116 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | Steering |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 76 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2021 CR-V Hybrid | 104 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | Engine |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 83 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | Engine |
Most common Honda CR-V Hybrid problem areas (all years)
- Steering119 complaints
- Engine99 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech87 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion86 complaints
- Electrical System77 complaints
- Brakes50 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain40 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control29 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers20 complaints
- Body & Structure14 complaints
Complaint trend
Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls
Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Other Honda models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology