2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid electrical system problems

The 2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

16%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Cr-V Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V844000Electrical SystemDecember 13, 2023 · 106,030 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.

Consequence

An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while reversing into her driveway at 1 MPH, the vehicle accelerated, the brake pedal was applied but locked up, and the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle crashed through a guardrail and crashed into a tree. There were no warning lights…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 21, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 23V844000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.