CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (24 reports).
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Battery cable may overheat or short in a crash, risking fire
A 12-volt battery cable routed outside the body frame is missing a fuse on its power circuit.
Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix
The DC-DC converter in these hybrids may shut down, which can stop the 12-volt battery from recharging.
Most common 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 87 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 24 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of the NHTSA Action Number: PE25016 (ENGINE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the investigation. The failure mileage was 49,000.
While freeway driving at flow of traffic, typically in the HOV lane, on three separate occasions, the vehicle without any warning lost power completely causing me to immediately manuever the vehicle under extremely dangerous conditions to the right shoulder, but in the process nearly becoming involved in collisions with other vehicles, then coasting off the off-ramp. Other drivers are not necessarily courteous when attempting quick lane changes to prevent a more dangerous situation of becoming stranded in the middle of a freeway. On each occasion, my passengers were elderly ([XXX] & [XXX]) and my wife, all with sensitive high anxiety, and completely in states of fear. Concurrent with the veh
Since 2021, I have repeatedly taken my car in to Honda because of check engine light followed by loss of power and loud knocking. Each time the code isn't saved after car is turned off and they can't find any issues. In 2025 after leaving Honda getting few miles away car did same thing, without turning it off I drove right back they ended up keeping car for 45 days, changed spark plugs and few other things. Yet again on 19 Oct 2026, my car repeated same thing and Honda again says they can't see any code or error. Now I'm going to pick it up, without resolution hoping this doesn't happen when I'm not able to pull over in a safe place to restart. I have requested all records from Honda a
In August 2026, I was driving approximately 70 to 75 miles per hour on the highway when my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. The check engine light began flashing, and the vehicle started shaking severely. After turning the vehicle off and restarting it, the vehicle appeared to operate normally again. Unfortunately, I experienced another incident a few weeks ago, so this is no longer an isolated occurrence.
This happened to my Hybrid 2020 CRV" * accelerated to merge onto a busy interstate and immediately after the flashing check engine light came on and the front of the car felt like it was shaking. I was able to maintain speed (around 50 mph) but the car would shake and not go any faster. Drove 10 miles home since I did not want to be stranded. The problem has not come back.
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid questions
Does the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Battery cable may overheat or short in a crash, risking fire; Hybrid Power Loss Can Raise Crash Risk; Free Software Fix. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (24), Forward Collision Avoidance (21), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.