2026 Honda CR-V HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system21
Fuel/propulsion system20
Vehicle speed control20
Engine10
Power train10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 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.

–no report yet

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

New

Recall 26V-663 · Oct 8, 2026 · 4,804 vehicles

Risk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

New

Recall 26V-366 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1,048,613 vehicles

Risk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid safety ratings

2026 HONDA CR-V HYBRID SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What CR-V Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Sudden loss of braking power on June 29, 2026, with sudden brake warnings. We had the same error after taking delivery of the vehicle in September 2025. The dealership repaired the vehicle (brake sensor). We have another dealer appointment on July 6, 2026 to repair this again. Very concerning from…
Complaint 11748395 · Jul 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle, where the battery was located. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH to her father's residence on a…
Complaint 11727930 · Mar 30, 2026 · 2,581 miles

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