2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,581 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2026 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport Touring Loses power and stumbles periodically when making a left hand turn. Has happened three times in the first 2300 miles. Occurred when making 90 degree left turn from”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Sudden loss of braking power on June 29, 2026, with sudden brake warnings. We had the same error after taking delivery of the vehicle in September 2025. The dealership repaired the vehicle (brake sens”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Honda CR-V (CR-V AWD, CR-V AWD TrailSport, CR-V FWD, CR-V e-FCEV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–40 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27–43 / 31–43 |
| Fuel | Electricity and Hydrogen, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Honda CR-V Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda CR-V Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 5 | 82 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 3 | 104 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 4 | 76 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 5 | 116 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 3 | 85 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 4 | 28 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
How do I know if my 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V366000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
- Civic16,209 complaints
- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.