repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2021 Honda CR-V HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 October 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid has problems
106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Engine2 crash/fire/injury
24Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
22Forward collision avoidance
16Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes
6Steering
3Structure
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 1 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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 · 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.
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
2021 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
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid safety ratings
2021 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: Standard
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 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.
I was recently informed that my request was denied because my vehicle is currently at 160,000 miles, which exceeds the 150,000-mile threshold. However, I would like to clarify the timeline of events regarding this issue: - Prior to reaching my current mileage, I brought my vehicle into the…
I was driving, the check engine light started flashing at me, then the accelerator stopped working. Probably related to active investigation PE25016.
2021 CR-V Hybrid, approximately 103,000 miles. Multiple incidents of loss of propulsion at highway speed with engine shaking and a flashing MIL. Cycling the ignition restores normal operation, and the codes disappear. I have had it scanned, and no errors show up. Spark plugs and ignition coils have…
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