2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Average1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the CR-V Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the CR-V Hybrid at the same age. The most reported problem area is the steering (9 complaints, typically around 4,000 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

29complaints
5recalls
5crashes
1fires
4injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems

  • Steering~4,000 miles
    931%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~1,000 miles
    724%
  • Other / not specified
    517%
  • Brakes~13,000 miles
    414%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    310%
  • Engine & cooling~10,000 miles
    310%
  • Driver assistance
    310%
  • Air bags
    27%
  • Speed control & acceleration~16,000 miles
    27%
  • Lights
    13%
  • Seats
    13%
  • Suspension
    13%
  • Electrical system~10,000 miles
    13%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    13%

Share of the 29 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda CR-V Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda CR-V Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls (5)

Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA recall 26V-663 · Oct 8, 2026 · 4,804 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026.

Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA recall 26V-366 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1,048,613 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 25V-378 · Jun 5, 2025 · 6 vehicles

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."

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 24V-763 · Oct 14, 2024 · 720,810 vehicles

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.

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.

Steering

NHTSA recall 24V-744 · Oct 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 vehicles

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.

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.

What 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid owners say

Steering

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel made it difficult to turn to the left or right. The contact stopped and turned off restarted the vehicle and regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer confirmed the recall; however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

2,000 miles · Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving and making a right or left turn, the steering wheel was momentarily stiff. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); and related the failure with the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

4,000 miles · Nov 2024

Fuel & propulsion system

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the fuel level fell from 40 percent to 30 percent. There was no indication of a fuel leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V763000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 700. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

1,000 miles · Dec 2024

-The fuel injection system failed on my brand new Honda CRV and the engine light came on at around ~3,000 miles. Since the fuel injectors were replaced, the same problems and noises occur, but the Honda service repair cannot find a problem. The fuel injectors continue to fail, erratically using too much or too little gas during -trips with MPG well below the reported 38-40 MPG. - The car malfunctioned while I was out running errands. - The problem was confirmed by a dealer who replaced the fuel injectors, but the same problems persist and the dealer hasn't fixed it. - The manufacturer representative at Honda Corporate Office Customer Care refused to address concerns and it has not been inspected by anyone except a Honda Dealer. -The engine warning light came on ~3,000 miles during the first fuel injection failure

Mar 2025

Brakes

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while parking in her residence parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function as intended. An abnormal rev sound could be heard coming from the engine when the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle jumped the parking block and ran over the sidewalk, skidded the road, and crashed into a tree, where it came to a stop. The driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. The contact was unsure if there was a warning light illuminated on that occasion. A police report was filed. The contact had a sore left neck and a bruise on the right hip bone due to the seat belt. No medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard, waiting to be towed to a collision center, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The insurance company was notified. …

13,000 miles · Sep 2025 · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while parking at her work parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle then violently accelerated independently and crashed into two parked vehicles. One of the parked vehicles spun around from the impact, the contact's vehicle continued to accelerate independently, and drove over a median where it came to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. However, medical attention was received on-site. The vehicle was towed to the collision center, but was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 5,600.

6,000 miles · May 2025 · crash

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid a good car?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 CR-V Hybrid rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the CR-V Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

The steering — 9 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (7) and brakes (4).

How many recalls does the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, the most recent from October 8, 2026 (temporary/emergency spare tire). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Honda CR-V Hybrid?

Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024 and 2023. See the full Honda CR-V Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 6,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.