2021 Honda Cr-V problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (110) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (37) · Service Brakes (21)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
53 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
Defect: 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 ma
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2024-02-01 · campaign 24V064000 · 750,114 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-12-18 · campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2021-11-18 · campaign 21V900000 · 4,346 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (127)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-25 · A26-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. in some cases, dtcs p0300 through p0304 may also be stored (dtcs are not required for repair).
Engine 2026-08-26 · AEBM08262026901 · Other
dealer message - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or dtcs p0300 through p0304 stored.
Engine 2026-08-26 · A26-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or dtcs p0300 thru p0304 stored.
Engine 2025-07-29 · A25-077 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.
Engine 2024-10-11 · ATI&10112024901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2018-2022 accord fhevs, as well as 2017-2022 cr-v 1.5ls (no 2.4l), & 2020-2022 cr-v fhevs with a customer complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p030x (cylinder misfire detected) stored. custom
Engine 2024-09-21 · ATI&09202024901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2018-2022 accord fhevs, as well as 2017-2022 cr-v 1.5ls (no 2.4l), & 2020-2022 cr-v fhevs with a customer complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p030x (cylinder misfire detected) stored. custom
Showing the 6 most recent of 127 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2026-10-20 · Steering“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. …”
2026-10-16 · Unknown 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.…”
2026-10-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car shut off and stalled while driving. …”
2026-10-08 · Steering“steering gets slightly stuck when turning left and makes a clicking sound. seems this is already a recalled issue on newer crv models. the root cause is a manufacturing defect in the electronic power steering gearbox where an improperly set internal spring and insufficient grease cause the worm gear to bind and suddenly release. dealer wants over…”
2026-10-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my fuel pump failed on an interstate in [xxx] while i was going 65 miles an hour and the speed of my car dropped to 20 mph and i was lucky to change to the right lane and get onto the shoulder or i would have been hit by an oncoming car.i had the car towed to [xxx] where my mechanic diagnosed failure of high and low pressure fuel pumps and i had th…”
2026-10-06 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2021 honda cr-v. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the contact's friend used a code reader and retrieved dtc: b002-13 (passenger air bag inflator) and b00d5-17 (driver air bag inflator).…”
2026-09-25 · Steering“there is a hesitation when i turn the steering wheel. and also i slight click too…”
2026-09-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“nhtsa safety complaint summary vehicle identification: 2021 honda cr-v touring (1.5l turbo) current mileage: 91,259 miles failed component: high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp) & associated high-pressure fuel system diagnostic trouble codes: p0087 (fuel rail/system pressure too low) technician diagnostic findings & symptoms: vehicle experienced su…”
2026-09-15 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“i was driving on a clear mid-day with very little traffic. there were no cars in front of or beside me. there were no people or animals anywhere in sight. i was traveling west at 45mpr when suddenly the car slammed on the brakes. the warning light and beeping came on. i was panicked thinking i hit something but there was nothing/no one in sigh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.