2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 CR-V Hybrid years
The 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid ranks 5th out of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 20 and a "Best" verdict among CR-V Hybrid years. It has 75 complaints, 4 recalls, and a top problem area of Electrical System at 29% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 38
- 40 city / 35 hwy
Top 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System22 (29%)
- Other17 (23%)
- Engine14 (19%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
- Brakes7 (9%)
- Steering7 (9%)
- Fuel System6 (8%)
- Structure & Body6 (8%)
- Lane Departure5 (7%)
What owners report
- Owners report unexpected acceleration or brake failure while parking or stopping, sometimes ending in a crash into a fixed object.
- Some describe the vehicle rolling or lurching forward from a stop despite pressing the brake or shifting to park.
- Steering pulls to one side even with steering assist off, and some describe a grinding or squeaking noise when turning or reversing.
- Automatic emergency braking has activated with no obstacle present, causing sudden unexpected stops.
- The front camera and sensor system reportedly malfunctions in hot weather above 95 degrees Fahrenheit, disabling driver-assist features.
- One owner reported a long wait for a part related to the 12-Volt battery cable recall (campaign 23V844000).
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 23V844000Dec 13, 2023Electrical System106,030 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 21V939000Dec 2, 2021Transmission & Powertrain279 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 40 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other CR-V Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
- Among CR-V Hybrid model years, 2022 has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 5th worst out of 6 years, giving it a "Best" verdict relative to other years. It logged 75 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 CR-V Hybrid?
- Electrical System complaints lead, making up 29% of all complaints (22 of 75), including issues tied to the 12-Volt battery cable recall.
- Does the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 CR-V Hybrid, covering airbags, the electrical system (12-Volt battery cable fuse), transmission/powertrain (front driveshaft), and seat belts. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2022 model (complaint index 20) has fewer reported problems than 2021 (40), 2023 (60), 2024 (100), and 2025 (80), and is close to 2020 (0), the best year in the lineup.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 38 mpg combined (40 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700.