2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel/propulsion system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2021 CR-V Hybrid, approximately 103,000 miles. Multiple incidents of loss of propulsion at highway speed with engine shaking and a flashing MIL. Cycling the ignition restores normal operation, and the codes disappear. I have had it scanned, and no errors show up. Spark plugs and ignition coils have…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“Manufacturer Dealer Diagnostic confirmed that Head Gasket is leaking on cylinder 1 and that this is a known issue. Vehicle just 3 months and barely 2000 miles out of new car warranty. Manufacturer fails to cover repair at 100% Power Loss while driving on the freeway on 2 separate occasions. Engine…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other CR-V Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CR-V Hybrid | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 8 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.