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2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 22 of 75 total complaints on the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid, or 29%. NHTSA recall 23V844000 covers a 12-Volt battery cable missing a fuse, and many complaints describe delays getting that recall repair completed.

Electrical System complaints
22
29% of 75
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle suddenly losing all power, including one case that went through three replacement batteries in the first year of ownership.
  • Some owners describe the body control module failing outright, leaving the car inoperable until the dealer replaced the unit.
  • A large share of complaints are not new failures but reports that recall 23V844000 parts were not available at the dealer, leaving the 12-Volt battery cable fuse issue unrepaired for an extended period.
  • Owners describe the car dying or refusing to start unexpectedly, sometimes in areas without cell phone service.

When 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2022, latest May 7, 2026.

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2022Aug 2023Jan 2024Mar 2024Jun 2024Aug 2024May 2025Jul 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to May 2026; peak Jun 2024 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

  1. 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.

Electrical System complaints by CR-V Hybrid model year

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

  1. 202014 (17%)
  2. 202124 (23%)
  3. 202222 (29%)
  4. 202311 (9%)
  5. 20245 (6%)
  6. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 CR-V Hybrid, which is 29% of the 75 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid electrical system?
Yes. Recall 23V844000, reported December 13, 2023, covers 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles with a 12-Volt battery cable routed outside the body frame that is missing a fuse on the power circuit. Dealers replace the battery cable free of charge.
Did the electrical problem cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this electrical complaint group on the 2022 CR-V Hybrid records 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
How does the 2022 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2022 model year's electrical share of 29% is the highest among 2020-2025 CR-V Hybrid years, compared to 17% in 2020, 23% in 2021, 9% in 2023, 6% in 2024, and 7% in 2025.

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.