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2021 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Honda CR-V has 18 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Honda CR-V

Other
88
Steering
71
Electrical
23
Engine
18
Brakes
17
Airbags
12
Powertrain
10
Visibility
6
Speed Control
3
Structure
3
Wheels
3

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 25, 2026ENGINEWhile driving warning light blink indicating electronic emergency brake issue, unable to drive becau...
Feb 26, 2026ENGINEBlown head gasket at 125448 miles.
Feb 17, 2026ENGINELicense Plate: [XXX] (CA) Vehicle: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Mileage: 102,700 Description of Incide...
Jan 18, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact's daughter owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while her daughter was drivin...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Nov 27, 2025ENGINEReport from dealer: Customer states that the vehicle feels like it's sporadically shooting forward...
Nov 23, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am experiencing the problems that are described in investigation NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: PE25016. W...
Nov 14, 2025ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while parking, and the brake pedal was d...
Jul 16, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check eng...
Apr 8, 2025ENGINEHead gasket failure. 79,600 miles. Car consumes coolant. Coolant is entering the firing ring when ca...
Dec 7, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the battery failed to start the engine. ...
Oct 21, 2024ENGINEI have a 2021 Honda Cr-v with 24,203 miles on my vehicle as of today oct.21 2024. I ...
Sep 4, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI drove to Pittsburgh on [XXX]. I got back in the car, pulled down the driveway and when I tried to ...
Aug 12, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received an undisclosed recall campaign for engine o...
Mar 10, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile Driving on Highway engine lost power and check engine light went on so i had to pull over tur...
Jan 1, 2024ENGINEP3001 misfire cylinder 1 and the accompanying dash full of warning lights and subsequent disabling o...
Dec 14, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed wi...
Dec 31, 1969ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEDear NHTSA, There needs to be an immediate recall on this (VIN#: [XXX] ) 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Mot...

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