2016 Honda CR-Z Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Honda CR-Z has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2016 Honda CR-Z recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Honda CR-Z.

Most common 2016 Honda CR-Z problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2026-05-23, Unknown Or Other
The outside door handles are defective, and Honda is aware of the issue. In warm or hot weather, the door opening mechanism binds up, and eventually the stress is too great and it causes the door handle to break. The problem has been reported by nearly every CR-Z owner. For more incidents, please visit [XXX] This defect creates a significant safety issue as if both door handles are inoperable, the alternative is to crawl in through the rear hatch, climb up to the cabin, and open the door by operating the inside door handle. In my situation, I couldn't fit between the seats, so I had to operate the inside door handle with a wire coat hanger. Please contact Honda and order them to fi
2024-07-30, Structure
My driver’s side door handle has broken. I have the broken handle if you need it. It’s a safety issue because it delays entering the car from the driver’s side, which could endanger an owner or a passenger who needs to get inside the vehicle. Apparently, this is a known problem in CR-Zs and is often blamed on the car being in a hot climate (spoiler alert: It’s getting hotter these days). My car had less than 75,000 miles on it at the time the handle broke. I have been driving since 1978, and I’ve never dealt with a broken handle before. I have had a local body shop install a new door handle; that one broke after a week of light use (driving once daily). These are expensive repairs,

2016 Honda CR-Z questions

Does the 2016 Honda CR-Z have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Honda CR-Z at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Honda CR-Z 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.

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