2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:12:43.907Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2021: 101 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2020	73
2021	101
2022	74
2023	107
2024	85
2025	27
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230202

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260807

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 25%

25% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while reversing into her driveway at 1 MPH, the vehicle accelerated, the brake pedal was applied but locked up, and the steering wheel locked up.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241015

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20240129 — electrical system

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V844000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240328 — air bags

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,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 24V064000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240415 — EA (open)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

I 20251028 — PE (open)

Loss of Motive Power

R 20260706 — air bags

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (33 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (25 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 23V844000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V064000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.