CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Honda CR-V has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 338 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (114 reports).
2021 Honda CR-V recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Rear Center Seat Belt May Fail to Secure Child Seats
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt may deactivate improperly.
Most common 2021 Honda CR-V problems
Problem areas named in the 338 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 114 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 113 |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 25 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Lane Departure | 17 |
| Power Train | 12 |
What owners report
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)
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.
*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.
Car shut off and stalled while Driving.
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 $4000 to fix this issue.
2021 Honda CR-V questions
Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Rear Center Seat Belt May Fail to Secure Child Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CR-V?
Based on 338 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (114), Forward Collision Avoidance (113), Unknown Or Other (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Honda CR-V has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.