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2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 166 complaints about the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

166

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

38 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$5,368

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability41

Engine & cooling37

Electrical system24

Transmission & drivetrain12

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	38 mpg

Recalls

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 21, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
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 Civi
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerFeb 1, 2024 · campaign 24V064000
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 circ
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › CablesDec 13, 2023 · campaign 23V844000
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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Other years of the Honda CR-V Hybrid

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?

Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (41), engine & cooling (37), electrical system (24). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

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

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid get?

Up to 38 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.