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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2021 Honda CR-V2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
NHTSA complaints31499
Recall campaigns43
Service bulletins (TSBs)12443
Investigations23
Crash reports135
Fire reports10
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)29–3838
Median reported incident mileage33,233 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda CR-VHonda CR-V Hybrid
Steering1036
Forward Collision Avoidance8621
Engine3132
Electrical System3324
Service Brakes258
Fuel/propulsion System1914
Power Train119
Vehicle Speed Control613

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light1617
Loss of power1311
Stalling110
Misfire / rough idle88

Compare all Honda CR-V vs Honda CR-V Hybrid years →

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.