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2021 Honda CR-V

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
338
Received Feb 2021 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
5
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason62 complaints · 18% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed61 complaints · 18% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly18 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V332000Honda (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.
  • Recall #24V064000Honda (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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 14 crashes, 1 fire, 13 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

4 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

3 more problems

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2021 Honda CR-V
17
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MonthComplaints
February 20212
March 20214
April 20210
May 20211
June 20211
July 20213
August 20212
September 20212
October 20212
November 20211
December 20211
January 20221
February 20222
March 20225
April 20224
May 20222
June 20224
July 20223
August 20223
September 20226
October 20221
November 20223
December 20223
January 20234
February 20231
March 20235
April 20233
May 20230
June 20232
July 20233
August 20231
September 20232
October 20231
November 20232
December 20232
January 20241
February 20245
March 20243
April 20246
May 202410
June 202411
July 20242
August 20248
September 20243
October 20247
November 20245
December 20248
January 20259
February 20253
March 20257
April 20256
May 20257
June 202513
July 20258
August 20258
September 20255
October 20256
November 20256
December 20259
January 20262
February 20268
March 202612
April 202617
May 202611
June 202617
July 20268
August 20269
September 20269
October 20267
Total338

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason6218%6.6×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2022
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.5%
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed6118%16.2×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2024
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 11%
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly185.3%5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5%
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips164.7%1×
Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning164.7%14.7×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2024 · Recent surge
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 9.1%
Glass shatters or cracks without impact154.4%1.3×
Unintended acceleration despite braking113.3%1.4×
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls113.3%3.7×NHTSA recall #23V858000
Power steering cuts out while driving103.0%2.1×
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes72.1%–
Power steering rack leaks fluid72.1%8.8×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.4%
Check engine light comes on repeatedly61.8%1.4×
Head gasket leaks coolant into engine51.5%0.8×
Tailgate or trunk latch fails41.2%2.8×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black41.2%0.4×
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline41.2%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract30.9%–NHTSA recall #21V900000
Tires blow out or tread separates30.9%–
Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly30.9%–
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed30.9%2×

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehicles affected

    air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #24V064000February 1, 2024750,114 vehicles affected

    air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #23V858000December 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #21V900000November 18, 20214,346 vehicles affected

    seat belts: rear/other: retractor

    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."

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Honda CR-V.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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