2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“August 13, 2026- Driver was traveling on Route 30 West approaching the Reeceville Exit. Driver attempted to pass a tractor trailer. As car accelerated to pass tractor trail, engine light flashed and car lost the ability to accelerate. As driver lost ability to power the car, he allowed truck to…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“I am a senior citizen who bought a brand new 2021 Honda CRV hybrid in 2022. I used the vehicle mainly for driving around town in city driving. I ensured that my vehicle received all the necessary scheduled maintenance at either the dealership I bought the vehicle,(Pacific Honda, [XXX];phone [XXX])…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of an oil leak coming from the passenger side transmission/differential oil seal. The leak may…
ATI&04272026903 · Other · issued Apr 27, 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of an oil leak coming from the passenger side transmission/differential oil seal. The leak may…
ATI&04102026906 · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of an oil leak coming from the transmission/differential oil seal. The leak may also be found…
ATI&03312025902 · Other · issued Mar 31, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of an oil leak coming from the transmission/differential oil seal. The leak may also be found…
ATI&01302025902 · Other · issued Jan 30, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 CR-V FHEVs with a customer complaint of an oil leak coming from the transmission/differential oil seal. The leak may also be found…
ATI&01162025901 · Other · issued Jan 17, 2025
Power Train problems in other CR-V Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 CR-V Hybrid | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 CR-V Hybrid | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 CR-V Hybrid | 9 | 12% |
| 2020 CR-V Hybrid | 5 | 6% |
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.