2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 45 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 38 | 38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V Hybrid | Honda CR-V Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 35 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14 |
| Steering | 3 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 10 | 17 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.