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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
28%of 87 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 28% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving my 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid the check engine light came on and my speed reduced to 30mph on the highway. This first happened 5/31/2024 and I had it towed to Honda and Honda could not find the problem. I was told to bring it back in if it happened again. I asked Honda to report to their corporate representative because it was a dangerous issue, and was told we should not at this time. Then on 3/21/2025 less than a year later this occurred again and I bought it back to Honda and I am waiting for Honda to tell me what the issue is. …”

NHTSA complaint #11649869, filed 2025-03, 39,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11768698, filed 2026-10

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11582146, filed 2024-04

“One four occasions our 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid has started after sitting overnight in the greater Seattle area in the spring and summer with a rough idle. Within two miles of leaving our home at speeds of no more than 35 miles per hour, the check engine light began to flash. All four times, the rough idle and check engine light were accompanied by degraded speed responsiveness and the error cleared with turning the car on and off again. We have taken the vehicle to a mechanic twice and each time they couldn’t find any stored codes or replicate the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761373, filed 2026-09

“On four separate occasions while driving anywhere from 35 to 55 mph the engine light begins to flash and I lose all power. I am given just enough time to pull to the side of the road. I turn off the engine, wait a few minutes, and turn the engine back on, which seems to remedy the problem. At that point, I am able to drive off like nothing happened. I am on a CRV forum and I’m seeing more and more people discuss the same issue! Because there’s no code that comes up, and I am not able to replicate the scenario at the mechanics… There is nothing that can be done. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750885, filed 2026-07

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026120%
202527%
20241719%
202376%
20221316%
20213735%
20202428%

Other parts of the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Brakes
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology