2021 Honda CR-V
3 recalls · 263 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | When driving on the highway at the speed of traffic, the check engine light appeared and was followed by a loss of engin... | No | No |
| 04/03/2026 | Steering | For the past year my steering wheel gets stuck or feels sticky. Especially when I am driving at higher speeds of 45mph o... | No | No |
| 04/02/2026 | Steering | The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30–35 MPH, the steering wheel failed to ste... | Yes | No |
| 03/31/2026 | Steering | Steering wheel feels sticky or like it catches when going at higher speeds, particularly on long distances. Dealer has c... | No | No |
| 03/27/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | I was driving past a school zone at 20 mph, came to a stop to allow children to cross street, as I began my acceleration... | No | No |
| 03/27/2026 | Engine | While driving warning light blink indicating electronic emergency brake issue, unable to drive because the brake set and... | No | No |
| 03/25/2026 | Power Train,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance | CRV Dashboard all warning lights illuminated including check engine and emissions system problem. I had to park my car a... | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Steering | What component or system failed? Is it available for inspection? The component is the Steering Gearbox Assembly / Rack a... | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | 2021 Hybrid CR-V - within the last 10 months the vehicle has twice lost engine power while driving on expressways with j... | No | No |
| 03/21/2026 | Steering | The steering has recently become "sticky" requiring more pressure to make steering adjustments and worse on turns. It is... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Honda CR-V has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 263.
The 2021 Honda CR-V has a Safety Score of 25/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Honda CR-V received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 12 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Honda dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).