2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 CR-V Hybrid years
The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years with a complaint index of 80 and 28 complaints, mostly steering (29%) and fuel system (25%) issues. It carries 4 recalls, making it a year to approach with caution relative to other CR-V Hybrid years.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering8 (29%)
- Fuel System7 (25%)
- Engine5 (18%)
- Brakes4 (14%)
- Other4 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (11%)
- Airbags2 (7%)
- Electrical System2 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (7%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to stop, followed by sudden unintended acceleration into parked vehicles or walls.
- Drivers describe crashing into fixed objects like brick walls or parking lot walls while trying to park, with airbags deploying in at least one case.
- Some owners with steering recall notices report the dealer had no repair parts available and the wait exceeded a reasonable time.
- Electrical complaints describe dim headlights that make nighttime and bad-weather driving hard to see.
- Collision avoidance complaints describe the rear traffic alert and rear braking feature working intermittently or not at all when backing up.
- A visibility complaint describes a redesigned washer fluid system that leaves the windshield smeared with debris during highway driving.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls
4 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 25V378000Jun 5, 2025Fuel System6 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The fuel feed hose may have been improperly installed, allowing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel feed hose and connector cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TLS.
- 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.
2025 compared with other CR-V Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 CR-V Hybrid ranks 2nd worst out of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 28 complaints, mostly involving steering and fuel system problems.
- Does the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 CR-V Hybrid, covering the fuel feed hose, high-pressure fuel pump, steering worm gear, and tire repair kit sealant bottle.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
- Steering complaints are the largest category, making up 29% of the 28 complaints filed with NHTSA, followed by fuel system issues at 25%.
- At what mileage do 2025 CR-V Hybrid problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 5,600 miles across complaints, with fuel system issues showing a much lower median mileage of 700.
- How does the 2025 CR-V Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2025 model has a complaint index of 80, worse than 2020 (0), 2021 (40), and 2022 (20), but slightly better than 2024 (100), which ranks worst overall.