repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2020 Honda CR-V HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 89 owner complaints about the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid has problems
89 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Engine
15Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system
14Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
6Power train
4Air bags
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Vehicle speed control
1912 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 19 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other CR-V Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V Hybrid median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid safety ratings
2020 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerOpen
In owners' words
What CR-V Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving on Freeway at 50 to 75 mph. Sudden loss of power with check engine light flashing. Speed drops quickly, cannot accelerate. Had to safely stop and power-off the car. Restarting the engine, the check-engine-light is not flashing and power restored. A safety issue if the traveling on multilane…
On November 10, 2026, I was driving my 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L across the Dumbarton Bridge in California when my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. When I pressed the accelerator, the vehicle initially attempted to respond but then stopped delivering power. The check engine light began…
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was…
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