2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CR-V Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 7 CR-V Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (35 complaints, 34%), typically at around 37,416 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 104owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 34% | 37,416 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 24 | 23% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 15% | 95,937 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 14% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 12% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 6% | 71,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
Risk: An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power (PE25016) — opened Oct 28, 2025, still open.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking (EA24002) — opened Apr 15, 2024, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving my 2021 Honda CR-V hybrid touring at approximately 55 mph on [XXX] near the [XXX] exit. The vehicle had been operating normally. Approximately 115 miles before the incident. I had filled the vehicle with gasoline at BJ's in [XXX]. At approximately 11:50 am on XXX, the malfunction…
August 13, 2026- Driver was traveling on Route 30 West approaching the Reeceville Exit. Driver attempted to pass a tractor trailer. As car accelerated to pass tractor trail, engine light flashed and car lost the ability to accelerate. As driver lost ability to power the car, he allowed truck to…
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…
I am a senior citizen who bought a brand new 2021 Honda CRV hybrid in 2022. I used the vehicle mainly for driving around town in city driving. I ensured that my vehicle received all the necessary scheduled maintenance at either the dealership I bought the vehicle,(Pacific Honda, [XXX];phone [XXX])…
Manufacturer Dealer Diagnostic confirmed that Head Gasket is leaking on cylinder 1 and that this is a known issue. Vehicle just 3 months and barely 2000 miles out of new car warranty. Manufacturer fails to cover repair at 100% Power Loss while driving on the freeway on 2 separate occasions. Engine…
Other Honda CR-V Hybrid years
← 2020 CR-V Hybrid · 2022 CR-V Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V Hybrid | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 29 | 5 |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 89 | 4 |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 116 | 6 |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 76 | 4 |
| 2021 | 104 | 3 |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 84 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CR-V Hybrid model years, the 2021 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.