2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“One four occasions our 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid has started after sitting overnight in the greater Seattle area in the spring and summer with a rough idle. Within two miles of leaving our home at speeds of no more than 35 miles per hour, the check engine light began to flash. All four times, the rough…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
AEBM08262026901 · Other · issued Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
A26-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X…
ATI&11132024906 · Other · issued Nov 13, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X…
ATI&10302024903 · Other · issued Oct 30, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accord FHEVs & 2020-2022 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X…
ATI&10162024904 · Other · issued Oct 17, 2024
Engine problems in other CR-V Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 14 | 16% |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 10 | 13% |
| 2021 CR-V Hybrid | 35 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.