Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Honda CR-V has 3 recalls, 261 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
261
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V900000
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 a...
24V064000
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 hatc...
23V858000
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, Rid...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | STEERING | Steering wheel feels sticky or like it catches when going at higher speeds, particularly on long dis... |
| Mar 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 b... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving warning light blink indicating electronic emergency brake issue, unable to drive becau... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Auto-Restart is failing, causing car to stall or shut down entirely. When we pull up to a red light ... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The infotainment screen failed to display the image from the rear view camera reducing a safety feat... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | CRV Dashboard all warning lights illuminated including check engine and emissions system problem. I ... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30–35 MPH, the steering... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | STEERING | POWER STERING RACK IS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING, THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2022 AND NEWER HONDA CRV'S ONLY W... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Blown head gasket at 125448 miles. |
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While ascending a steep hill in San Francisco, the engine began operating roughly and the check engi... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 73 MPH with two children i... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While highway driving around 60 mph, speed will decrease down to 30. Happened 4 times in the last 3... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | STEERING | The steering has recently become "sticky" requiring more pressure to make steering adjustments and w... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | License Plate: [XXX] (CA) Vehicle: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Mileage: 102,700 Description of Incide... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving down Piedmont Road in Atlanta on an overcast morning with no pedestrians, obstructions or ve... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her daughter was drivin... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sunroof exploded on my 2021 Honda CRV1 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My dash board lit up and started dinging. Many different messages were flashing across the screen su... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Phantom emergency braking. Vehicle slamming on brakes at intermediate times when there is no emergen... |