2020 Honda CR-V HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
76 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
18,359 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 76 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 21 | 27.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 11 | 14.5% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 13.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 19 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
Engine: 19; Electrical System: 12; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 11; Service Brakes: 11; Unknown Or Other: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Power Train: 5; Air Bags: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 57 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2020: 4; 2021: 6; 2022: 7; 2023: 5; 2024: 32; 2025: 17; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 11 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11398006 · 2021-02-26 (February 26, 2021)
I LEASED A BRAND NEW CR-V AND 12 HOURS AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP IT MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DRIVING 7 MPH IN MY APARTMENT COMPLEX MY BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO BUMP INTO A CONCRETE SIDEWALK BARRIER. MY COMPUTER SYSTEM ALERTED ME TO SYSTEM FAILURES FOR POWER STEERING, BRAKING, AWD, ETC. THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS SCUFFED UP TIRES AND HUBCAPS. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID I WRECKED THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION. THEY ALSO SAID THE WHEEL ROD WAS BENT TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. I FIND IT VERY CONCERNING THA…
Owner-reported narrative. 60 miles reported. Look up ODI 11398006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11400232 · 2021-03-10 (March 10, 2021)
NEW VEHICLE WITH APPROX. 3,000 MILES BECAME COMPLETELY DISABLED ON HIGHWAY AND EXPOSED OCCUPANTS TO EXTREME DANGER. DEALERSHIP REPORTED THAT A "FAULTY BRAKE SENSOR" WAS THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE BECOMING INOPERABLE. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 60 MPH AND ENGINE DIED ON AN UNDERPASS TURN BARELY VISIBLE TO TRAFFIC BEHIND AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY A SEMI CRUISING AT 60+ MPH. FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS RESULTED AND COULD HAVE KILLED THE HONDA CR-V OCCUPANTS.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11400232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11479352 · 2022-08-15 (August 15, 2022)
For the 2nd time in a span of ~6 months, the 2020 Honda CR-V randomly slowed down/tried to come to an abrupt halt in the middle of the freeway. Terrifying experience both times as it could have easily resulted in being in a fatal collision. I took this to the dealership immediately after the first time it happened but they deemed it as a "phantom issue". This happened again TODAY and I don't know what to do. I did find that I am not alone with this problem via this article. https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/24/business/honda-cr-v-accord-braking-i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11479352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11576988 · 2024-03-12 (March 12, 2024)
While driving in the freeway at 65mph, car starts to loose power, the accelerator does not respond to the push of the pedal. Even if I press the gas, the car just shows in the dashboard that the car is receiving power but speed lingers in 50mph but it clearly is way below this speed and keeps decreasing even if it shows the 50mph, the car just cruises with it’s own momentum. The hybrid battery depletes completely and warning lights start flashing to check engine. The car will also jerk front to back and the main motor will make a loud noise as …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11576988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11582146 · 2024-04-10 (April 10, 2024)
Car stalled twice on highway going 55 miles to zero.pressing accelaerator wont make any difference. Thw malfunction infmdicator starts blinking when it happanes. Once the car comes to a complete stop and restart the engine then only we can continue to drive. Also malfunction infdcator goes away after restarting.We brought the car dealer and since there is no diagnostic code they wouldnt repair.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11582146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11589796 · 2024-05-20 (May 20, 2024)
In the past 4 months car stalled on expressway 3 times. on the first occurrence dealer informed us that no error code were found. Second time repair shop (dealer) found body control module error code and replaced the body control module. On the third occurrence we are waiting for repair assessment. In all three occasions check engine light will blink and pressing accelerator won't give any power to the vehicle. Restarting the engine usually will allow us to drive normally. But in the third occurrence restarting didn't resolve the issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11589796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11637790 · 2025-01-22 (January 22, 2025)
I recently noted that the steering wheel “sticks”, requiring a little extra effort in order to perform any slight lane correction and consequently requiring immediate additional correction from the opposite direction. This is very disconcerting especially at high speeds. After doing some online research, I found that the later models of the CRV and many other Hondas and Acuras are being recalled to correct this issue. This car has only 22,000 miles on it. I feel that it should be part of the recall.This is dangerous.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11637790 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11378132 · 2020-12-06 (December 6, 2020)
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND A MESSAGE FLASHED ON MY DISPLAY OF A PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT SEEMED OK. THE CAST HAS ABOUT 5000 MILES ON IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11378132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11625836 · 2024-11-18 (November 18, 2024)
- I own a 2020 CR-V Hybrid LX with a Continuously Variable Transmission that has been experiencing persistent engine problems over the past few months. I have taken the vehicle to two Honda dealership service centers, but neither location has been able to identify the root cause of the issue. Currently, the car is with a Honda dealership mechanic for further inspection. I am seeking assistance in resolving this matter as the issue remains unresolved despite multiple attempts. -The engine problem initially occurred while I was driving, causing …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11625836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11617133 · 2024-09-29 (September 29, 2024)
My car is stalling at highway speeds due to fuel pump issue. I have spent so much money on tows and repairs and it has been really dangerous. There is a recall and it says my car is part of it but my vin doesn’t have the recall
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11617133 at NHTSA ↗