2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 CR-V Hybrid years
The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid ranks worst of 6 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100, 85 complaints, and 3 recalls covering the fuel system, steering, and tires. Fuel system problems dominate at 32% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 5,593.5 miles.
- Complaints
- 85
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System27 (32%)
- Steering23 (27%)
- Engine16 (19%)
- Other13 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (11%)
- Brakes6 (7%)
- Lane Departure6 (7%)
- Electrical System5 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report smoke and flames coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving at low speed, with no warning lights on beforehand.
- Some drivers say the brakes failed to respond when pressed, leading to low-speed collisions into parked or stopped vehicles.
- Adaptive Cruise Control has abruptly and erroneously activated the brakes at various highway speeds even with no vehicle nearby.
- Collision Mitigation Braking, power steering assist, and Lane Departure warning lights have illuminated together at 45-50 MPH.
- Drivers describe the engine suddenly running rough with multiple warning lights and limp mode engaging, sometimes traced to fuel injector and spark plug failures.
- One owner reports the steering rack still veers the vehicle across the road despite repeated visits, and says needed parts were unavailable for the recall repair.
2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V366000Jun 4, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,048,613 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Risk: 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 were 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.
- NHTSA 24V763000Oct 14, 2024Fuel System720,810 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
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.
Risk: 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.
2024 compared with other CR-V Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 CR-V Hybrid ranks worst of the 6 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 85 complaints, mostly tied to the fuel system and steering.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
- Fuel System complaints make up 32% of all reports for this year, with a median failure mileage of 10,776 miles, and one complaint involved a fire.
- Does the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three recalls for this year: a fuel system recall (24V763000) for a cracking high-pressure fuel pump, a steering recall (24V744000) for a worm gear spring, and a suspension/tire recall (26V366000).
- Which Honda CR-V Hybrid model years should I avoid?
- NHTSA data shows the 2024 model as the worst-ranked year with a Complaint Index of 100, followed by 2025 at 80. The 2020 and 2022 model years rank best, with Complaint Indexes of 0 and 20.
- Are there steering problems with the 2024 CR-V Hybrid?
- Yes. Steering complaints account for 27% of reports for this year, with a median failure mileage of 15,272 miles, and NHTSA recall 24V744000 addresses a worm gear spring issue.