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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems

Owners filed 5 complaints about the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid with NHTSA between Mar 2026 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is fuel/propulsion system (2).

Complaints
5
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Fuel/propulsion system2
  2. Electrical system2
  3. Vehicle speed control1
  4. Power train1
  5. Engine1
  6. Service brakes1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Fuel/propulsion system

2 reports
“The check engine light turned on in my 2026 Honda cr-v hybrid, saying there was an emissions problem. The car is about 10 months old. When I took it in, they said the only thing that could have caused this problem was driving through a puddle or leaving it in a flooded area. This didn't happen - neither scenario. I never drove it through a puddle or left it in a flooded parking spot. But are you telling me that a $45,000 vehicle cannot be driven though a puddle? I read that the canister is so exposed in the newer models that you can't even run it through a car wash. It is that fragile, really? Shouldn't this be a recall issue?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11770926

Electrical system

2 reports1 crash
“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 sensor). We have another dealer appointment on July 6, 2026 to repair this again. Very concerning from a safety perspective that this is occurring again.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 5, 2026Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11748395

Vehicle speed control

1 report
“While driving, the accelerated sped up by itself. I immediately applied the brake to keep it from continuing to accelerate. This occurred two different times during two separate driving events.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2026Vehicle speed controlODI 11772350

Power train

1 report
“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 stop or slow roll. Brought it to the dealer on 9/26/26. Honda Turnersville NJ. They say they can not reproduce the issue and they are not showing any fault codes, other than the radio.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11767093

Engine

1 report

Service brakes

1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.