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2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid is among the quieter years of the Cr-V Hybrid on NHTSA's books: 38 complaints (66% below the model's median year), 4 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across steering (8), fuel system (6), and other (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

38

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Cr-V Hybrid years?

Cr-V Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted153 complaints2020: 106 complaints2021: 153 complaints2022: 112 complaints2023: 141 complaints2024: 125 complaints2025: 38 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Cr-V Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering821%
Fuel System616%
Other411%
Brakes411%
Visibility & Wipers38%
Engine38%
Airbags25%
Driver Assistance25%
Speed Control25%
Electrical System13%
Lighting13%
Suspension13%
Seats13%

Does the 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V366000Tires & WheelsJune 4, 2026 · 1,049,883 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Consequence

A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

25V378000Fuel SystemJune 30, 2025 · 6 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new fuel feed hose and connector cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TLS.

24V763000Fuel SystemOctober 14, 2024 · 720,810 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I parking my car in a parking spot at my work infront of a tree post the car jumped and hit the tree post by it self as crazy it sound I’ve never seen this before I was devastated. Scared I had called the insurance to tow the car to the Honda dealer and it’s been sitting there for a month now…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 12, 2025

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V763000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 24V744000 (Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 26, 2025

“I parking my car in a parking spot at my work infront of a tree post the car jumped and hit the tree post by it self as crazy it sound I’ve never seen this before I was devastated. Scared I had called the insurance to tow the car to the Honda dealer and it’s been sitting there for a month now…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 12, 2025

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while parking at her work parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle then violently accelerated independently and crashed into two parked vehicles. One of the parked vehicles spun around…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 1, 2025 · crash

“When driving in heavy the front wipers do not move fast enough to clear the rain. The passenger side wiper also pushes a ‘puddle’ of water right into the driver’s view. I couldn’t see anything for that second. I could get video if I have a passenger when it happens again.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · October 8, 2024

2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 38 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Cr-V Hybrid year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Cr-V Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (8 complaints), fuel system (6 complaints), other (4 complaints).

Does the 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Cr-V Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Cr-V Hybrid years to avoid are 2021, 2022, 2020. The cleanest record among Cr-V Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Honda Cr-V Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.