Well, they did continue to churn out the VCM V6 that was plagued with issues for years so...
On the 1.5L:
Troubles Plague Honda CR-V 1.5-Liter Turbocharged Engine
Honda's top-selling CR-V is being plagued by complaints about stalled engines, which isn't good news for current and would-be owners.www.motor1.comHonda Stops Selling New CR-Vs in China After Recall Plan Rejected | CarSpiritPK
Honda has halted new sales of new CR-V crossovers in China and may have to do the same with its Civic model after a Chinese watchdog rejected the automaker’s plan to recall 350,000 of the cars to fix…carspiritpk.comHonda CR-V Affected by Engine Troubles
Honda CR-V engine troubles have been signaled by owners who have complained of gas mixing with oil in 2017 and 2018 Honda CR-V turbo engines.www.consumerreports.org
Based on the OP's observations, it seems like they still don't really have the problem resolved.
Yes, the 2017/18 versions had some issues that were addressed. And the Chinese government, which is surely not an Honda or Japan fanboy, allowed sales to resume.
Recognizing that all TGDI engines have pluses and minuses, the 1.5T may have its share. But there are a couple million of these on US highways (to say nothing of the rest of the world), and sales continue to be, supply chain allowing, abundant. No hue and cry from owners, CR gives high marks for reliability, etc.
BITOGers have different standards than the general public and what may be a grave issue to us is not even on the radar for 99+% of the population. And life goes on. I may buy one myself.