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2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid has the lowest Complaint Index (20) of its generation and carries the Best verdict, ranking 5th worst out of 6 model years. NHTSA lists 75 complaints, 4 recalls, and 7 crashes tied to this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#5 of 6 CR-V Hybrid years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
75
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
7
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
38
40 city / 35 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System22 (29%)
  2. Other17 (23%)
  3. Engine14 (19%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
  6. Brakes7 (9%)
  7. Steering7 (9%)
  8. Fuel System6 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body6 (8%)
  10. Lane Departure5 (7%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report unexpected braking or sudden acceleration while parking or coming to a stop, in some cases leading to a crash.
  • Some describe the automatic emergency braking system triggering hard stops at 45 to 50 mph with no obstacle present.
  • Others say the automatic emergency braking failed to engage when a vehicle ahead stopped suddenly, resulting in a collision.
  • Steering has been described as pulling left even with steering assist turned off, making the car feel like it is steering itself.
  • A few owners report the power liftgate closing unexpectedly while they were loading cargo, striking them.
  • One owner noted the hybrid system delivered lower fuel economy than the advertised 35-38 mpg.
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2021Sep 2022Mar 2023Nov 2023Apr 2024Oct 2024Apr 2025Apr 2026
75 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2023 (4).

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best082538
2021Good40103338
2022Best2075438
2023Avoid100116538.5
2024Avoid80853—

All Honda CR-V Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
Among CR-V Hybrid model years, 2022 has the lowest Complaint Index (20) and earns a Best verdict, with 75 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record.
What problems does the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?
NHTSA complaints center on the electrical system (29% of complaints), followed by engine issues (19%) and collision avoidance/camera problems (17%), including brake and steering concerns.
Does the 2022 CR-V Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this year, covering airbags, the electrical system (12-Volt battery cable fuse), the front driveshaft, and the second-row center seat belt.
How does the 2022 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years?
It ranks 5th worst out of 6 model years, better than 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and behind only the 2020 model, which has a Complaint Index of 0.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 CR-V Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 38 mpg combined (40 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700.

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.