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Honda Cr-v Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Cr-v Hybrid from 2020 to 2026: 499 owner complaints and 25 recalls across 7 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (116), 2021 (104), 2024 (89). Best fuel economy: 40 mpg combined (2023).

Honda Cr-v Hybrid
Photo: M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Steering119
Engine93
Electrical77
Other / unknown67
Forward collision avoidance65
Fuel & propulsion63
Brakes43
Transmission & drivetrain40

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
202058338
2021310438
202247638
2023511640
2024389–
2025428–
202613–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Honda Cr-v Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2023 (116), 2021 (104), 2024 (89).

How many recalls has the Honda Cr-v Hybrid had?

Across 2020–2026, NHTSA lists 25 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).