2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid electrical system problems

The 2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid has 23 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

21%

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

“As I was backing out of a driveway the car suddenly accelerated in reverse. The brake did not stop or slow the vehicle. As a result the car's right fender hit a large oak tree. There was damage to the fender, the door and to the undercarriage. In addition, my wife who was sitting in the passenger…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 6, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2022 Honda Cr-V Hybrid electrical system — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 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.