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2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 41 of 103 complaints (40%) filed on the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid, the highest share of any model year listed. Owners report sudden loss of power at highway speed, with median mileage at failure of 25,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
41
40% of 103
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses propulsion or power suddenly while driving at highway speed, often around 60-70 mph.
  • A blinking or flashing check engine light appears just before or during the power loss, sometimes with the hybrid battery icon dropping.
  • Pressing the accelerator pedal produces no response as the vehicle coasts down and slows involuntarily.
  • Cycling the ignition off and back on, or letting the vehicle sit, restores normal operation and clears any codes.
  • Dealers are sometimes unable to duplicate the issue or find stored diagnostic codes despite the reported stall.
  • Some owners describe an engine shudder or shake accompanying the power loss, occasionally alongside an engine high-temperature or reduce-power warning.

When 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2021, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2021Feb 2023Dec 2023Jul 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202024 (29%)
  2. 202141 (40%)
  3. 202214 (19%)
  4. 20239 (8%)
  5. 202416 (19%)
  6. 20255 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid, which is 40% of all 103 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid engine problems?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern on the 2021 CR-V Hybrid.
At what mileage do 2021 CR-V Hybrid engine problems occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 25,000 miles.
How does the 2021 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2021 model year has the highest share of engine complaints among the years listed, at 40%, compared to 29% for 2020 and 19% for 2022.
Have there been any crashes linked to this issue?
NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with engine-area complaints on the 2021 CR-V Hybrid.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.