2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid.

20202022
Complaints
153
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#132 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:43,942 mi
Crash-related:2
#223 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,667 mi
Crash-related:2
#317 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid.

Engine Problems
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
43,942
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
5,667
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
95,937
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
32,610
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
25,000
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,250
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~856,144 vehicles.

24V064000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~750,114 affected

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.

23V844000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~106,030 affected

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.

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2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid has 153 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (32 complaints, avg 43,942 mi); Electrical Faults (23 complaints, avg 5,667 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (17 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,291 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 856,144 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Honda Cr-v Hybrid?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Cr-v Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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