2021 Honda CR-V recalls

5 safety recalls, 782 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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5Recalls
782Complaints
35Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Honda CR-V recall list

Air Bags recall

26V-332
May 22, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Safety risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Air Bags recall

24V-064
February 1, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
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 RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Safety risk
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. 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

23V-858
December 19, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Safety risk
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.

Electrical System recall

23V-844
December 13, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
Safety risk
An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.

Seat Belts recall

21V-900
November 18, 2021 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
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 system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
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.

2021 Honda CR-V owner complaints

782 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 33 crashes, 2 fires, 31 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Steering234
Forward Collision Avoidance198
Engine103
Electrical System92
Unknown or Other89
Fuel/Propulsion System70
Service Brakes58
Power Train36
Lane Departure34
Air Bags32

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026Fuel/Propulsion SystemForward Collision Avoidance

While I was driving my kids home my 2021 Honda CRV had every warning light turn on my dash and the car started jerking and braking and nearly caused me to get in accident with my [XXX] and [XXX] in the car. My husband took the car into the shop and the shop said it was the fuel pumps. They are trying to charge us over 1000 for something that is a Honda issue. Many Honda cars have had this issue and there should have been a recall for this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

October 20, 2026Steering

Electronic power steering failing. Honda dealer verified. EPS keeps sticking and pulling when turning right and over sharp turns particularly more pronounce over uneven roads.

October 20, 2026Engine

I was recently informed that my request was denied because my vehicle is currently at 160,000 miles, which exceeds the 150,000-mile threshold. However, I would like to clarify the timeline of events regarding this issue: - Prior to reaching my current mileage, I brought my vehicle into the dealership for inspection. At that time, the head gasket issue was not identified by the service department, and I was instead advised to replace the fuel injectors. - Seeking a second opinion, an independent mechanic subsequently identified the problem as a failing head gasket. - Following the release of the service bulletin in August 2026, I brought the vehicle back to the dealership in September after n

October 19, 2026Engine

I was driving, the check engine light started flashing at me, then the accelerator stopped working. Probably related to active investigation PE25016.

October 16, 2026SuspensionUnknown or Other

*Steering rack assembly and pinion *If this goes out I would not be able to steer the car causing harm to my life and others *yes at 2 Honda dealerships *I only take my car to Honda dealership *no warning lamps came on, the failure started last year in 2025 and finally diagnosed 7/9/25 at Royal Honda and again recently 9/2026 at Honda of Harvey. I notice a lot of Honda crv 2022 and on have recalls for steering rack assembly and pinion it should be 2021 also.

2021 Honda CR-V crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Honda CR-V: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 16.4%.

2021 Honda CR-V recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V. The most recent, filed May 22, 2026, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2021 Honda CR-V problems?

Owners have filed 782 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (234 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2021 Honda CR-V safe?

The 2021 Honda CR-V earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Honda CR-V?

Contact any authorized Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: CR-V, CR-V Hybrid.